The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD (06 - 07)

€ 21,100
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 18,300
 Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD (06 - 07) Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
€ 21,100
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 2.0 TDI BMT is 5.4 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
60.4
Blueprint Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD (06 - 07)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD (06 - 07)
103.7
173.8
168.4 in
Length
173.8 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.01 %
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD (06 - 07)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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 2.0 TDI BMT
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
VW EA188
*CUU*
Engine Code
BYL
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
138 hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
113 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD

▶ REPLAY
28.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.96 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
28.17 lb/hp
23.96 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
57 mpg
39 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
50 mpg
city
30 mpg
64 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
833 mi
Range
519 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
833 mi
519 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
Environmental Impact
84.3 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 2.0 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
125.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1014 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