The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD (06 - 07)
€ 29,700
€ 18,300
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,300
ⓘ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 12.9 cm shorter, 2.1 cm wider and 3.3 cm lower than the Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
1502
1821
2021
1535
1800
2000
1821 mm
Width
1800 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2000 mm
1502 mm
Height
1535 mm
2540
4286
2635
4415
4286 mm
Length
4415 mm
2540 mm
Wheelbase
2635 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
1480 kg
Kerb Weight
1500 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2000 kg
Weight Difference:
20 kg
1.33 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
16
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
VW EA188
*CUU*
Engine Code
BYL
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 bhp
138 bhp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
310 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
340 NM
310 NM
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
124 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
▶ REPLAY
10 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.87 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
10 kg/bhp
10.87 kg/bhp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
Fuel Economy
61 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
61 mpg
46 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
52 mpg
city
36 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
55 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
743 mi
Range
519 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
743 mi
519 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
125.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
94.6 kWh
125.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
161 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
380 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
352 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1013 L
