The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 2.4 R/T (06 - 08) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)
€ 23,000
€ 25,600
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 2.0 TSI.
Dodge Caliber 2.4
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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 2.0 TSI
1475 kg
Kerb Weight
1417 kg
1930 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1830 kg
Weight Difference:
58 kg
3.93 %
General
Dodge Caliber 2.4
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
PK
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Regular Unleaded (91 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber 2.4
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
2.4L World Gasoline Engine
Engine Series
ED3
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2359 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
168 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
197 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.4
168 bhp
197 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
220 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.4
220 NM
280 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
Dodge Caliber 2.4
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
135 m
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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8.78 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.19 kg/bhp
Dodge Caliber 2.4
8.78 kg/bhp
7.19 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 2.4
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.4
35 mpg
38 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
27 mpg
city
28 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
47 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
391 mi
Range
462 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.4
391 mi
462 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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).
140.2 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.4
153.5 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
190 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 2.4
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
455 kg
Maximum Payload
413 kg
352 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1013 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
