The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. Dodge Caliber 2.0 CVT-Automatic (06 - 10)
€ 20,600

€ 19,000

€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT is 12.7 cm shorter, 2.5 cm wider and 4.7 cm lower than the Dodge Caliber 2.0.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Dodge Caliber 2.0
1488
1825
2021
1535
1800
2000
1825 mm
Width
1800 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2000 mm
1488 mm
Height
1535 mm
2524
4288
2635
4415
4288 mm
Length
4415 mm
2524 mm
Wheelbase
2635 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Dodge Caliber 2.0
1340 kg
Kerb Weight
1435 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1930 kg

Weight Difference:
95 kg
6.62 %

General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Dodge Caliber 2.0
16
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded (91 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
2.0L World Gasoline Engine
*CYV*
Engine Code
ECN
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
104 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
154 bhp
at 6300 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 bhp
154 bhp
Dodge Caliber 2.0
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
190 NM
at 5100 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
175 NM
190 NM
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Dodge Caliber 2.0
112 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.0
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12.88 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.32 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
12.88 kg/bhp
9.32 kg/bhp
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
55 mpg
35 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0
47 mpg
city
28 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
41 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
670 mi
Range
391 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
670 mi
391 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
153.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
96.6 kWh
153.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Dodge Caliber 2.0
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
440 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
352 L








905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1013 L