The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. Dodge Caliber SRT-4 (08 - 10)
€ 27,000

€ 31,500

€ 27,000
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 13.9 cm shorter, 4 cm wider and 3.2 cm lower than the Dodge Caliber SRT-4.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
1488
1825
2021
1520
1785
1985
1825 mm
Width
1785 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1985 mm
1488 mm
Height
1520 mm
2524
4288
2635
4427
4288 mm
Length
4427 mm
2524 mm
Wheelbase
2635 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
1445 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2010 kg

Weight Difference:
60 kg
3.99 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
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
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 petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
2.4L World Gasoline Engine
*CUU*
Engine Code
ED4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
2359 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
291 bhp
at 6400 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 bhp
291 bhp
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
363 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
340 NM
363 NM
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
124 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec

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

Dodge Caliber SRT-4
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9.76 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.17 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
9.76 kg/bhp
5.17 kg/bhp
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
60 mpg
32 mpg
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
50 mpg
city
24 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
41 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
727 mi
Range
360 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
727 mi
360 mi
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
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).
166.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
96.7 kWh
166.7 kWh
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
445 kg
Maximum Payload
505 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
352 L








905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1013 L