The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD (10 - 10) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 21,000
€ 21,900
€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 5.4 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
60.4
70.9
78.7
58.5
71.2
79.6
70.9 in
Width
71.2 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
60.4 in
Height
58.5 in
103.7
173.8
99.9
168.4
173.8 in
Length
168.4 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
3490 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
463 lb
13.27 %
General
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
ENE
Engine Code
*CTH*
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
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
161 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
236 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
125 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
21.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.16 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
21.68 lb/hp
19.16 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
41 mpg
38 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
34 mpg
city
31 mpg
47 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
546 mi
Range
551 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
546 mi
551 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 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).
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).
117.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
119.3 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
886 lb
Maximum Payload
875 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
