The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber SRT-4 (08 - 10) vs. VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
€ 31,500
€ 20,100
€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Dodge Caliber SRT-4 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 11.7 inches longer, 2.5 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI.
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
59.8
70.3
78.1
59
67.8
74.7
70.3 in
Width
67.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
59.8 in
Height
59 in
103.7
174.3
99
162.6
174.3 in
Length
162.6 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
306 lb
9.22 %
General
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
PK
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
2.4L World Gasoline Engine
Engine Series
ED4
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
291 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
291 hp
104 hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
268 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
268 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Performance
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
131 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
11.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.96 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
11.4 lb/hp
28.96 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
27 mpg
44 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
20 mpg
city
35 mpg
34 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
360 mi
Range
633 mi
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
360 mi
633 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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).
111 kWh
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
166.7 kWh
111 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
780 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
