The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14) vs. Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD (10 - 10)
€ 21,900
€ 21,000
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 13.7 cm shorter, 0.8 cm wider and 4.9 cm lower than the Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
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 2.0 TDI
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1583 kg
1790 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1985 kg
Weight Difference:
188 kg
11.88 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
16
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
ENE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
2143 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
161 bhp
at 4200 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
161 bhp
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1400 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
320 NM
320 NM
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
123 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
135 m
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
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10.11 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.83 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
10.11 kg/bhp
9.83 kg/bhp
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
58 mpg
49 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
45 mpg
city
40 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
56 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
697 mi
Range
546 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
697 mi
546 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
119.3 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
119.3 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
152 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
395 kg
Maximum Payload
402 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
352 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1013 L
