The Comparative Analysis :

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD (10 - 10) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)

€ 21,000
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD (10 - 10) Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
€ 21,500
 VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 11.3 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
60.4
Blueprint Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD (10 - 10)
70.9
78.7
59
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
67.8
74.7
70.9 in
Width
67.8 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
60.4 in
Height
59 in
Blueprint Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD (10 - 10)
103.7
173.8
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
99
162.6
173.8 in
Length
162.6 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
99 in

Vehicle Weight

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3490 lb
Curb Weight
2963 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD (10 - 10)
Weight Difference:
527 lb
15.1 %
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)

General

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
PK
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
ENE
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
161 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
161 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
236 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

Performance

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
125 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

▶ REPLAY
21.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.02 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
21.68 lb/hp
20.02 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
41 mpg
29 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
34 mpg
city
21 mpg
47 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
546 mi
Range
422 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
546 mi
422 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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).
153.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
119.3 kWh
153.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
886 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft