The Comparative Analysis :

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD (10 - 10) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 21,000
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD (10 - 10) Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
€ 23,800
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800

ⓘ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.
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
60.4
Blueprint Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD (10 - 10)
70.9
78.7
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
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 DSG (12 - 14)
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
3490 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD (10 - 10)
Weight Difference:
366 lb
10.49 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

General

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

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

Performance

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
125 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
41 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
34 mpg
city
34 mpg
47 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
546 mi
Range
633 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
546 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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).
111 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
119.3 kWh
111 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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