The Comparative Analysis :

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD (10 - 10) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)

€ 21,000
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD (10 - 10) Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
€ 27,500
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500

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 TSI.
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
60.4
Blueprint Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD (10 - 10)
70.9
78.7
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
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 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
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 TSI
3490 lb
Curb Weight
3172 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD (10 - 10)
Weight Difference:
317 lb
9.08 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)

General

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Beetle 2.0 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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
ENE
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
161 hp
197 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
236 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Performance

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
125 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

 REPLAY
21.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.1 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
21.68 lb/hp
16.1 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
41 mpg
31 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
34 mpg
city
23 mpg
47 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
546 mi
Range
444 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
546 mi
444 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 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).
145.8 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
119.3 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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