The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) vs. Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07)

€ 20,100
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
€ 19,000
 Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07) Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
€ 20,100
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 1.4 TSI is 5.4 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
71.2
79.6
60.4
Blueprint Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07)
70.9
78.7
71.2 in
Width
70.9 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.7 in
58.5 in
Height
60.4 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07)
103.7
173.8
168.4 in
Length
173.8 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
2996 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
311 lb
9.4 %
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07)

General

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
16
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
VW EA188
*CTH*
Engine Code
BYL
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
138 hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF

Performance

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
129 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF

▶ REPLAY
18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.96 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
18.96 lb/hp
23.96 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
39 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
27 mpg
city
30 mpg
44 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
519 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
518 mi
519 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Environmental Impact
125 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).
125.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
125 kWh
125.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
862 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.7 cu ft