The Comparative Analysis :

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD (10 - 10) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)

€ 21,000
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD (10 - 10) Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
€ 22,600
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600

ⓘ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 12.7 cm longer, 2.5 cm narrower and 4.7 cm taller than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
1535
Blueprint Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD (10 - 10)
1800
2000
1488
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
1825
2021
1800 mm
Width
1825 mm
2000 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1535 mm
Height
1488 mm
Blueprint Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD (10 - 10)
2635
4415
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
2524
4288
4415 mm
Length
4288 mm
2635 mm
Wheelbase
2524 mm

Vehicle Weight

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
1583 kg
Kerb Weight
1346 kg
1985 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1780 kg
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD (10 - 10)
Weight Difference:
237 kg
14.97 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)

General

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Beetle 1.4 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 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
ENE
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2143 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
161 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
161 bhp
148 bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
320 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
320 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
125 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

135 m
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD

62 mph 62
mph

121 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
9.83 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.09 kg/bhp
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
9.83 kg/bhp
9.09 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
49 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
40 mpg
city
41 mpg
56 mpg
motorway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
546 mi
Range
610 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
546 mi
610 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 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).
106.1 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
119.3 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
152 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
130 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
402 kg
Maximum Payload
434 kg
352 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1013 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L