The Comparative Analysis :

Dodge Caliber SRT-4 (08 - 10) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 31,500
Dodge Caliber SRT-4 (08 - 10) Dodge Caliber SRT-4
€ 24,700
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
59.8
Blueprint Dodge Caliber SRT-4 (08 - 10)
70.3
78.1
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
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
Blueprint Dodge Caliber SRT-4 (08 - 10)
103.7
174.3
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
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 2.0 TDI BMT
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Dodge Caliber SRT-4 (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
185 lb
5.58 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

General

Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
PK
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
2.4L World Gasoline Engine
Engine Series
ED4
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
291 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
291 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
268 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
268 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
131 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber SRT-4

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
11.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.17 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
11.4 lb/hp
21.17 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
27 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
20 mpg
city
45 mpg
34 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
360 mi
Range
759 mi
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
360 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
92.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
166.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1012 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft