The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) vs. Dodge Caliber 2.4 R/T (06 - 08)
€ 20,100
€ 23,000
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 5.4 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the Dodge Caliber 2.4.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Dodge Caliber 2.4
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 2.4
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
251 lb
7.72 %
General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Dodge Caliber 2.4
16
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
2.4L World Gasoline Engine
*CAY*
Engine Code
ED3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
168 hp
Dodge Caliber 2.4
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Dodge Caliber 2.4
112 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.4
▶ REPLAY
28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.36 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
19.36 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
29 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.4
44 mpg
city
23 mpg
57 mpg
highway
35 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
759 mi
Range
391 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
759 mi
391 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.4
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).
153.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
153.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Dodge Caliber 2.4
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
858 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.7 cu ft
