The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) vs. Dodge Caliber 2.0 CVT-Automatic (06 - 10)
€ 25,100

€ 19,000

€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,000
ⓘ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 BMT is 12.7 cm shorter, 2.5 cm wider and 4.7 cm lower than the Dodge Caliber 2.0.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Dodge Caliber 2.0
1488
1825
2021
1535
1800
2000
1825 mm
Width
1800 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2000 mm
1488 mm
Height
1535 mm
2524
4288
2635
4415
4288 mm
Length
4415 mm
2524 mm
Wheelbase
2635 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Dodge Caliber 2.0
1421 kg
Kerb Weight
1435 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1930 kg

Weight Difference:
14 kg
0.98 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Dodge Caliber 2.0
16
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded (91 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
2.0L World Gasoline Engine
*CUU*
Engine Code
ECN
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
154 bhp
at 6300 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 bhp
154 bhp
Dodge Caliber 2.0
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
190 NM
at 5100 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
340 NM
190 NM
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Dodge Caliber 2.0
126 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.0
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9.6 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.32 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
9.6 kg/bhp
9.32 kg/bhp
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
63 mpg
35 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0
53 mpg
city
28 mpg
71 mpg
motorway
41 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
759 mi
Range
391 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
759 mi
391 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0
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 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
153.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
117 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Dodge Caliber 2.0
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
449 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
352 L








905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1013 L