The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Dodge Caliber SRT-4 (08 - 10)
€ 19,500

€ 31,500

€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,500
ⓘ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 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI is 5.9 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the Dodge Caliber SRT-4.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
58.5
71.2
79.6
59.8
70.3
78.1
71.2 in
Width
70.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.5 in
Height
59.8 in
99.9
168.4
103.7
174.3
168.4 in
Length
174.3 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
2859 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
459 lb
13.83 %

General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
16
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
2.4L World Gasoline Engine
*CYV*
Engine Code
ED4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
291 hp
at 6400 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
104 hp
291 hp
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
268 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
268 lb‑ft
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
112 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber SRT-4
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27.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.4 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
27.49 lb/hp
11.4 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
27 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
27 mpg
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
33 mpg
city
20 mpg
45 mpg
highway
34 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
579 mi
Range
360 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
579 mi
360 mi
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
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).
166.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
166.7 kWh
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft








25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.7 cu ft