The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 2.4 R/T (06 - 08) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
€ 23,000
€ 32,000
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,000
ⓘ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 5.1 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Dodge Caliber 2.4
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
60.4
70.9
78.7
59.1
71.7
79.6
70.9 in
Width
71.7 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
60.4 in
Height
59.1 in
103.7
173.8
100
168.7
173.8 in
Length
168.7 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Caliber 2.4
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3283 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
31 lb
0.94 %
General
Dodge Caliber 2.4
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
PK
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber 2.4
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
2.4L World Gasoline Engine
Engine Series
ED3
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.4
168 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
162 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.4
162 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Dodge Caliber 2.4
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
119 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
19.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.13 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.4
19.36 lb/hp
15.13 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 2.4
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.4
29 mpg
35 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
23 mpg
city
26 mpg
35 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
391 mi
Range
503 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.4
391 mi
503 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
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).
128.7 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.4
153.5 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 2.4
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
840 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
