The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. Dodge Caliber 2.4 R/T (06 - 08)
€ 27,100
€ 23,000
€ 27,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 5.1 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the Dodge Caliber 2.4.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Dodge Caliber 2.4
59.1
71.7
79.6
60.4
70.9
78.7
71.7 in
Width
70.9 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.7 in
59.1 in
Height
60.4 in
100
168.7
103.7
173.8
168.7 in
Length
173.8 in
100 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Dodge Caliber 2.4
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.01 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Dodge Caliber 2.4
16
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
2.4L World Gasoline Engine
*CUU*
Engine Code
ED3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
168 hp
Dodge Caliber 2.4
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Dodge Caliber 2.4
112 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.4
▶ REPLAY
29.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.36 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
29.81 lb/hp
19.36 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
53 mpg
29 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.4
47 mpg
city
23 mpg
57 mpg
highway
35 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
777 mi
Range
391 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
777 mi
391 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Environmental Impact
90.4 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
90.4 kWh
153.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Dodge Caliber 2.4
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
838 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.7 cu ft
