The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) vs. Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD (10 - 10)
€ 20,100

€ 21,000

€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘ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 13.7 cm shorter, 0.8 cm wider and 4.9 cm lower than the Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Dodge Caliber 2.2 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 1.4 TSI
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
1359 kg
Kerb Weight
1583 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1985 kg

Weight Difference:
224 kg
14.15 %

General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Dodge Caliber 2.2 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 1.4 TSI
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
ENE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
2143 CC
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
161 bhp
at 4200 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 bhp
161 bhp
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1400 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
240 NM
320 NM
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
129 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
135 m
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
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8.6 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.83 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
8.6 kg/bhp
9.83 kg/bhp
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
43 mpg
49 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
32 mpg
city
40 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
56 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
518 mi
Range
546 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
518 mi
546 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
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).
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).
119.3 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
125 kWh
119.3 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
153 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
152 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
391 kg
Maximum Payload
402 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
352 L








905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1013 L