The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 2.4 R/T (06 - 08) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 23,000
€ 19,700
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Dodge Caliber 2.4 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 1.6.
Dodge Caliber 2.4
VW New Beetle 1.6
60.4
70.9
78.7
59
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
103.7
173.8
99
162.6
173.8 in
Length
162.6 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Caliber 2.4
VW New Beetle 1.6
3252 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.86 %
General
Dodge Caliber 2.4
VW New Beetle 1.6
PK
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber 2.4
VW New Beetle 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
2.4L World Gasoline Engine
Engine Series
ED3
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.4
168 hp
101 hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
162 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.4
162 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.6
Performance
Dodge Caliber 2.4
VW New Beetle 1.6
119 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
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19.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.7 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.4
19.36 lb/hp
28.7 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 2.4
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.4
29 mpg
28 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
23 mpg
city
20 mpg
35 mpg
highway
36 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
391 mi
Range
412 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.4
391 mi
412 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
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).
157.2 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.4
153.5 kWh
157.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 2.4
VW New Beetle 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
