The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CVT-Automatic (06 - 10) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 19,000
€ 21,900
€ 19,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Dodge Caliber 2.0 is 5.4 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
60.4
70.9
78.7
58.5
71.2
79.6
70.9 in
Width
71.2 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
60.4 in
Height
58.5 in
103.7
173.8
99.9
168.4
173.8 in
Length
168.4 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
137 lb
4.33 %
General
Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
PK
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
2.0L World Gasoline Engine
Engine Series
ECN
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
154 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0
154 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
140 lb‑ft
at 5100 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0
140 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.16 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0
20.55 lb/hp
19.16 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0
29 mpg
38 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
23 mpg
city
31 mpg
34 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
391 mi
Range
551 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0
391 mi
551 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
153.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
117.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0
153.5 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
875 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
