The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD (10 - 10) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 21,000

€ 18,400

€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,400
ⓘ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 2.2 CRD is 13.7 cm longer, 0.8 cm narrower and 4.9 cm taller than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1535
1800
2000
1486
1808
2021
1800 mm
Width
1808 mm
2000 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1535 mm
Height
1486 mm
2635
4415
2537
4278
4415 mm
Length
4278 mm
2635 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1583 kg
Kerb Weight
1316 kg
1985 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1760 kg

Weight Difference:
267 kg
16.87 %

General
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
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 BMT
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 4500 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
161 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
320 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
320 NM
175 NM
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
125 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
135 m
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
9.83 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.65 kg/bhp
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
9.83 kg/bhp
12.65 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
49 mpg
53 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
40 mpg
city
43 mpg
56 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
546 mi
Range
645 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
546 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
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).
100.4 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
119.3 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
152 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
123 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
402 kg
Maximum Payload
444 kg
352 L
Boot Capacity
310 L








1013 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L