The Comparative Analysis :

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD (10 - 10) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

€ 21,000
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD (10 - 10) Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
€ 31,600
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600

ⓘ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 12.9 cm longer, 2.1 cm narrower and 3.3 cm taller than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1535
Blueprint Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD (10 - 10)
1800
2000
1502
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
1821
2021
1800 mm
Width
1821 mm
2000 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1535 mm
Height
1502 mm
Blueprint Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD (10 - 10)
2635
4415
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
2540
4286
4415 mm
Length
4286 mm
2635 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm

Vehicle Weight

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1583 kg
Kerb Weight
1504 kg
1985 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1880 kg
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD (10 - 10)
Weight Difference:
79 kg
4.99 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

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
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
2143 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
161 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
161 bhp
148 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
320 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
320 NM
340 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

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

135 m
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD

62 mph 62
mph

128 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
9.83 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.16 kg/bhp
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
9.83 kg/bhp
10.16 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
49 mpg
59 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
40 mpg
city
50 mpg
56 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
546 mi
Range
712 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
546 mi
712 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).
98.8 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
119.3 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
152 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
127 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
402 kg
Maximum Payload
376 kg
352 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1013 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L