The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber SRT-4 (08 - 10) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 31,500
€ 21,900
€ 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 5.9 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
59.8
70.3
78.1
58.5
71.2
79.6
70.3 in
Width
71.2 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
59.8 in
Height
58.5 in
103.7
174.3
99.9
168.4
174.3 in
Length
168.4 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
291 lb
8.77 %
General
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
2.4L World Gasoline Engine
Engine Series
ED4
Engine Code
*CTH*
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
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
291 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
268 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
268 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
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
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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11.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.16 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
11.4 lb/hp
19.16 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
27 mpg
38 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
20 mpg
city
31 mpg
34 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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).
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
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
875 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
