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 5 inches longer, an inch narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
60.4
Blueprint Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD (10 - 10)
70.9
78.7
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
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
Blueprint Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD (10 - 10)
103.7
173.8
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
173.8 in
Length
168.8 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3490 lb
Curb Weight
2967 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD (10 - 10)
Weight Difference:
522 lb
14.96 %
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
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
ENE
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
161 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
161 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
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

443 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
21.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.05 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
21.68 lb/hp
20.05 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
41 mpg
42 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
34 mpg
city
34 mpg
47 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
886 lb
Maximum Payload
957 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft