The Comparative Analysis :

Dodge Caliber SRT-4 (08 - 10) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

€ 31,500
Dodge Caliber SRT-4 (08 - 10) Dodge Caliber SRT-4
€ 27,000
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 considerably. The Dodge Caliber SRT-4 is 5.5 inches longer, 1.6 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
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
70.3 in
Width
71.9 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
59.8 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint Dodge Caliber SRT-4 (08 - 10)
103.7
174.3
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
174.3 in
Length
168.8 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Dodge Caliber SRT-4 (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.98 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

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 dual clutch 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
124 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
21.53 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
11.4 lb/hp
21.53 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
50 mpg
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
27 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
20 mpg
city
42 mpg
34 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
360 mi
Range
727 mi
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
360 mi
727 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).
96.7 kWh
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
166.7 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 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
981 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft