The Comparative Analysis :

Dodge Caliber SRT-4 (08 - 10) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

€ 31,500
Dodge Caliber SRT-4 (08 - 10) Dodge Caliber SRT-4
€ 24,500
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Dodge Caliber SRT-4 is 13.9 cm longer, 4 cm narrower and 3.2 cm taller than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
1520
Blueprint Dodge Caliber SRT-4 (08 - 10)
1785
1985
1488
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
1825
2021
1785 mm
Width
1825 mm
1985 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1520 mm
Height
1488 mm
Blueprint Dodge Caliber SRT-4 (08 - 10)
2635
4427
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
2524
4288
4427 mm
Length
4288 mm
2635 mm
Wheelbase
2524 mm

Vehicle Weight

Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1363 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1800 kg
Dodge Caliber SRT-4 (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
142 kg
9.44 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

General

Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
PK
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Regular Unleaded (91 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
2.4L World Gasoline Engine
Engine Series
ED4
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2359 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
291 bhp
at 6400 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
291 bhp
148 bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
363 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
363 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
131 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

93 m
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber SRT-4

62 mph 62
mph

121 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
5.17 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.21 kg/bhp
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
5.17 kg/bhp
9.21 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
32 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
24 mpg
city
43 mpg
41 mpg
motorway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
360 mi
Range
633 mi
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
360 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
166.7 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).
102.4 kWh
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
166.7 kWh
102.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
209 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
505 kg
Maximum Payload
437 kg
352 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1013 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L