The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD (06 - 07)

€ 24,500
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 18,300
 Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD (06 - 07) Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
€ 24,500
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 1.4 TSI BMT is 12.7 cm shorter, 2.5 cm wider and 4.7 cm lower than the Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
1488
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
1825
2021
1535
Blueprint Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD (06 - 07)
1800
2000
1825 mm
Width
1800 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2000 mm
1488 mm
Height
1535 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
2524
4288
Blueprint Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD (06 - 07)
2635
4415
4288 mm
Length
4415 mm
2524 mm
Wheelbase
2635 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
1363 kg
Kerb Weight
1500 kg
1800 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2000 kg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
137 kg
9.13 %
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD (06 - 07)

General

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
VW EA188
*CZD*
Engine Code
BYL
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 bhp
138 bhp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
310 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
250 NM
310 NM
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD

Performance

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
126 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

121 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

129 m
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD

▶ REPLAY
9.21 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.87 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
9.21 kg/bhp
10.87 kg/bhp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
52 mpg
46 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
43 mpg
city
36 mpg
59 mpg
motorway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
519 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
633 mi
519 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
Environmental Impact
102.4 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 BMT
102.4 kWh
125.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
161 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
437 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
352 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1013 L