The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Dodge Caliber SRT-4 (08 - 10)
€ 23,800

€ 31,500

€ 23,800
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 is 14.9 cm shorter, 2.3 cm wider and 3.4 cm lower than the Dodge Caliber SRT-4.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
1486
1808
2021
1520
1785
1985
1808 mm
Width
1785 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1985 mm
1486 mm
Height
1520 mm
2537
4278
2635
4427
4278 mm
Length
4427 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2635 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
1417 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2010 kg

Weight Difference:
88 kg
5.85 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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
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
*CFF*
Engine Code
ED4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
2359 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
291 bhp
at 6400 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
291 bhp
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
363 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
320 NM
363 NM
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
121 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec

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

Dodge Caliber SRT-4
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10.27 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.17 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
10.27 kg/bhp
5.17 kg/bhp
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
52 mpg
32 mpg
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
41 mpg
city
24 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
41 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
633 mi
Range
360 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
633 mi
360 mi
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
Environmental Impact
111 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
111 kWh
166.7 kWh
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
140 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
393 kg
Maximum Payload
505 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
352 L








905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1013 L