The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 2.4 R/T (06 - 08) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
€ 23,000
€ 21,500
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘ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 1.8 5V Turbo.
Dodge Caliber 2.4
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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 1.8 5V Turbo
3252 lb
Curb Weight
2963 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
289 lb
8.89 %
General
Dodge Caliber 2.4
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber 2.4
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.4
168 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.4
162 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
Dodge Caliber 2.4
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
119 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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19.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.02 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.4
19.36 lb/hp
20.02 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 2.4
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.4
29 mpg
29 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
23 mpg
city
21 mpg
35 mpg
highway
37 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
391 mi
Range
422 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.4
391 mi
422 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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).
153.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.4
153.5 kWh
153.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 2.4
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
