The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Dodge Caliber 1.8 (06 - 09)
€ 26,600

€ 15,600

€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,600
ⓘ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 13.7 cm shorter, 0.8 cm wider and 4.9 cm lower than the Dodge Caliber 1.8.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Dodge Caliber 1.8
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 BMT
Dodge Caliber 1.8
1445 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg

Weight Difference:
50 kg
3.46 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Dodge Caliber 1.8
16
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded (91 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
1.8L World Gasoline Engine
*CUU*
Engine Code
EBA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 6500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 bhp
148 bhp
Dodge Caliber 1.8
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
168 NM
at 5200 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
340 NM
168 NM
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Dodge Caliber 1.8
124 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec

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

Dodge Caliber 1.8
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9.76 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.43 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
9.76 kg/bhp
9.43 kg/bhp
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
60 mpg
38 mpg
Dodge Caliber 1.8
51 mpg
city
28 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
48 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
727 mi
Range
428 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
727 mi
428 mi
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
140.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
96.7 kWh
140.2 kWh
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
122 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Dodge Caliber 1.8
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
352 L








905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1013 L