The Comparative Analysis :

Dodge Caliber SRT-4 (08 - 10) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 31,500
Dodge Caliber SRT-4 (08 - 10) Dodge Caliber SRT-4
€ 21,900
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900

ⓘ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 14.9 cm longer, 2.3 cm narrower and 3.4 cm taller than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
1520
Blueprint Dodge Caliber SRT-4 (08 - 10)
1785
1985
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
1808
2021
1785 mm
Width
1808 mm
1985 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1520 mm
Height
1486 mm
Blueprint Dodge Caliber SRT-4 (08 - 10)
2635
4427
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
2537
4278
4427 mm
Length
4278 mm
2635 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm

Vehicle Weight

Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1373 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1770 kg
Dodge Caliber SRT-4 (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
132 kg
8.77 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)

General

Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
2.4L World Gasoline Engine
Engine Series
ED4
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2359 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
291 bhp
at 6400 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
291 bhp
158 bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
363 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
363 NM
240 NM
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

Performance

Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
131 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

93 m
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber SRT-4

62 mph 62
mph

115 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
32 mpg
46 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
24 mpg
city
37 mpg
41 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
360 mi
Range
551 mi
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
360 mi
551 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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).
117.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
166.7 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
209 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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