The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 2.4 R/T (06 - 08) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 23,000
€ 22,100
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 5.4 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Dodge Caliber 2.4
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
60.4
70.9
78.7
58.5
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
103.7
173.8
99.9
168.4
173.8 in
Length
168.4 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Caliber 2.4
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
251 lb
7.72 %
General
Dodge Caliber 2.4
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
PK
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber 2.4
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline 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
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.4
168 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
162 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.4
162 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Dodge Caliber 2.4
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
19.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.4
19.36 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 2.4
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.4
29 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
23 mpg
city
43 mpg
35 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
391 mi
Range
727 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.4
391 mi
727 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).
96.7 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.4
153.5 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 2.4
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
