The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 27,000
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 19,000
 Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07) Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
€ 27,000
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 BMT is 5.1 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
60.4
Blueprint Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07)
70.9
78.7
71.7 in
Width
70.9 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.7 in
59.1 in
Height
60.4 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
Blueprint Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07)
103.7
173.8
168.7 in
Length
173.8 in
100 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.01 %
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07)

General

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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 BMT
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
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 DPF
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 DPF

Performance

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
124 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
41 mpg
39 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
34 mpg
city
30 mpg
47 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
600 mi
Range
519 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
600 mi
519 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Environmental Impact
108 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
108 kWh
125.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
904 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