The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14) vs. Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD (06 - 07)
€ 17,600
€ 18,300
€ 17,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Beetle 1.2 TSI is 13.7 cm shorter, 0.8 cm wider and 4.9 cm lower than the Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
1486
1808
2021
1535
1800
2000
1808 mm
Width
1800 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2000 mm
1486 mm
Height
1535 mm
2537
4278
2635
4415
4278 mm
Length
4415 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2635 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
1274 kg
Kerb Weight
1500 kg
1680 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2000 kg
Weight Difference:
226 kg
15.07 %
General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
16
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
VW EA188
*CYV*
Engine Code
BYL
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
104 bhp
138 bhp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
310 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
175 NM
310 NM
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
112 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
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12.25 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.87 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
12.25 kg/bhp
10.87 kg/bhp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
48 mpg
46 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
37 mpg
city
36 mpg
56 mpg
motorway
55 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
579 mi
Range
519 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
579 mi
519 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
125.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
125.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
137 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
161 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
406 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
352 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1013 L
