The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD (10 - 10) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 21,000

€ 27,000

€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 5.1 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
60.4
70.9
78.7
59.1
71.7
79.6
70.9 in
Width
71.7 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
60.4 in
Height
59.1 in
103.7
173.8
100
168.7
173.8 in
Length
168.7 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3490 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
448 lb
12.84 %

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
124 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
21.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
21.68 lb/hp
20.55 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
41 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
41 mpg
41 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
34 mpg
city
34 mpg
47 mpg
highway
47 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
546 mi
Range
600 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
546 mi
600 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).
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).
108 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
119.3 kWh
108 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 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
904 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft