The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 31,500
Dodge Caliber SRT-4 (08 - 10) Dodge Caliber SRT-4
€ 27,000
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (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.
€ 27,000

ⓘ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 SRT-4 is 5.6 inches longer, 1.4 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
59.8
Blueprint Dodge Caliber SRT-4 (08 - 10)
70.3
78.1
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
70.3 in
Width
71.7 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
59.8 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint Dodge Caliber SRT-4 (08 - 10)
103.7
174.3
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
174.3 in
Length
168.7 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
Dodge Caliber SRT-4 (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.32 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

General

Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
PK
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
2.4L World Gasoline Engine
Engine Series
ED4
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
291 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
291 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
268 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
268 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

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

305 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber SRT-4

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
11.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
11.4 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
27 mpg
41 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20 mpg
city
34 mpg
34 mpg
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
360 mi
Range
600 mi
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
360 mi
600 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).
108 kWh
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
166.7 kWh
108 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft