The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 2.4 R/T (06 - 08) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
€ 23,000
€ 20,100
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 2.4 is 13.7 cm longer, 0.8 cm narrower and 4.9 cm taller than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Dodge Caliber 2.4
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
1535
1800
2000
1486
1808
2021
1800 mm
Width
1808 mm
2000 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1535 mm
Height
1486 mm
2635
4415
2537
4278
4415 mm
Length
4278 mm
2635 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Caliber 2.4
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
1475 kg
Kerb Weight
1361 kg
1930 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg
Weight Difference:
114 kg
7.73 %
General
Dodge Caliber 2.4
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
PK
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Regular Unleaded (91 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber 2.4
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
2.4L World Gasoline Engine
Engine Series
ED3
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2359 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
168 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.4
168 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
220 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.4
220 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Dodge Caliber 2.4
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
135 m
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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8.78 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 kg/bhp
Dodge Caliber 2.4
8.78 kg/bhp
13.09 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 2.4
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.4
35 mpg
63 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
27 mpg
city
52 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
69 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
391 mi
Range
759 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.4
391 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
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 2.4
153.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
190 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 2.4
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
455 kg
Maximum Payload
389 kg
352 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1013 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
