The Comparative Analysis :

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD (10 - 10) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)

€ 21,000
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD (10 - 10) Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
€ 17,600
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,600

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 2.2 CRD is 13.7 cm longer, 0.8 cm narrower and 4.9 cm taller than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI.
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
1535
Blueprint Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD (10 - 10)
1800
2000
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)
1808
2021
1800 mm
Width
1808 mm
2000 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1535 mm
Height
1486 mm
Blueprint Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD (10 - 10)
2635
4415
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)
2537
4278
4415 mm
Length
4278 mm
2635 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm

Vehicle Weight

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
1583 kg
Kerb Weight
1274 kg
1985 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1680 kg
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD (10 - 10)
Weight Difference:
309 kg
19.52 %
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)

General

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
PK
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
ENE
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2143 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
161 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
161 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
320 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
320 NM
175 NM
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI

Performance

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
125 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

135 m
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD

62 mph 62
mph

151 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI

 REPLAY
9.83 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.25 kg/bhp
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
9.83 kg/bhp
12.25 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
49 mpg
48 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
city
37 mpg
56 mpg
motorway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
546 mi
Range
579 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
546 mi
579 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
111.8 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
119.3 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
152 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
402 kg
Maximum Payload
406 kg
352 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1013 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L