The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) vs. Dodge Caliber 1.8 (06 - 09)
€ 20,100

€ 15,600

€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,600
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 13.7 cm shorter, 0.8 cm wider and 4.9 cm lower than the Dodge Caliber 1.8.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Dodge Caliber 1.8
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 1.6 TDI
Dodge Caliber 1.8
1361 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg

Weight Difference:
34 kg
2.44 %

General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Dodge Caliber 1.8
16
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded (91 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
1.8L World Gasoline Engine
*CAY*
Engine Code
EBA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 6500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
148 bhp
Dodge Caliber 1.8
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
168 NM
at 5200 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
250 NM
168 NM
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Dodge Caliber 1.8
112 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
165 m
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 1.8
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13.09 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.43 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
13.09 kg/bhp
9.43 kg/bhp
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
63 mpg
38 mpg
Dodge Caliber 1.8
52 mpg
city
28 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
48 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
759 mi
Range
428 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
759 mi
428 mi
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
140.2 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
140.2 kWh
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Dodge Caliber 1.8
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
389 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
352 L








905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1013 L