The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) vs. Dodge Caliber SRT-4 (08 - 10)

€ 25,100
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 31,500
 Dodge Caliber SRT-4 (08 - 10) Dodge Caliber SRT-4
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT is 5.5 inches shorter, 1.6 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the Dodge Caliber SRT-4.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
59.8
Blueprint Dodge Caliber SRT-4 (08 - 10)
70.3
78.1
71.9 in
Width
70.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.6 in
Height
59.8 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
Blueprint Dodge Caliber SRT-4 (08 - 10)
103.7
174.3
168.8 in
Length
174.3 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
3133 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
185 lb
5.58 %
Dodge Caliber SRT-4 (08 - 10)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
16
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
2.4L World Gasoline Engine
*CUU*
Engine Code
ED4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
291 hp
at 6400 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
291 hp
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
268 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
268 lb‑ft
Dodge Caliber SRT-4

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
126 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber SRT-4

▶ REPLAY
21.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.4 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
21.17 lb/hp
11.4 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber SRT-4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
27 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
52 mpg
27 mpg
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
44 mpg
city
20 mpg
59 mpg
highway
34 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
360 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
759 mi
360 mi
Dodge Caliber SRT-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).
166.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
166.7 kWh
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
336 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
990 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.7 cu ft