The Comparative Analysis :

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD (10 - 10) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 21,000
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD (10 - 10) Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
€ 24,700
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700

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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
60.4
Blueprint Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD (10 - 10)
70.9
78.7
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
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
Blueprint Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD (10 - 10)
103.7
173.8
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
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 2.0 TDI BMT
3490 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD (10 - 10)
Weight Difference:
357 lb
10.23 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

General

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
PK
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
ENE
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
161 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
236 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
125 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

 REPLAY
21.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.17 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
21.68 lb/hp
21.17 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
41 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
34 mpg
city
45 mpg
47 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
546 mi
Range
759 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
546 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
92.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
119.3 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
886 lb
Maximum Payload
1012 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft