The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CVT-Automatic (06 - 10) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
€ 19,000
€ 21,400
€ 19,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘ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 inches longer, an inch narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
60.4
70.9
78.7
58.6
71.9
79.6
70.9 in
Width
71.9 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
60.4 in
Height
58.6 in
103.7
173.8
99.4
168.8
173.8 in
Length
168.8 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
93 lb
2.94 %
General
Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
PK
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
2.0L World Gasoline Engine
Engine Series
ECN
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
154 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0
154 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
140 lb‑ft
at 5100 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0
140 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
116 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.44 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0
20.55 lb/hp
28.44 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0
29 mpg
56 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
23 mpg
city
48 mpg
34 mpg
highway
62 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
391 mi
Range
814 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0
391 mi
814 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
86.4 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0
153.5 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1030 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
