The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) vs. Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD (06 - 07)
€ 20,100
€ 18,300
€ 20,100
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 1.6 TDI is 5.4 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
58.5
71.2
79.6
60.4
70.9
78.7
71.2 in
Width
70.9 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.7 in
58.5 in
Height
60.4 in
99.9
168.4
103.7
173.8
168.4 in
Length
173.8 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
306 lb
9.25 %
General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
16
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
VW EA188
*CAY*
Engine Code
BYL
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
138 hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
112 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
▶ REPLAY
28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.96 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
23.96 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
39 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
44 mpg
city
30 mpg
57 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
759 mi
Range
519 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
759 mi
519 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
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).
125.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
125.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
858 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
