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 5 inches shorter, an inch wider and 1.9 inches lower than the Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
60.4
Blueprint Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD (06 - 07)
70.9
78.7
71.9 in
Width
70.9 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.7 in
58.6 in
Height
60.4 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
Blueprint Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD (06 - 07)
103.7
173.8
168.8 in
Length
173.8 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
3005 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
302 lb
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
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline 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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
138 hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
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

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
39 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
36 mpg
city
30 mpg
49 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
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
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
963 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