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 5.9 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the Dodge Caliber SRT-4.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
58.5
71.2
79.6
59.8
70.3
78.1
71.2 in
Width
70.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.5 in
Height
59.8 in
99.9
168.4
103.7
174.3
168.4 in
Length
174.3 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
3124 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
194 lb
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
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
2.4L World Gasoline Engine
*CFF*
Engine Code
ED4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
291 hp
at 6400 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 hp
291 hp
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
268 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
268 lb‑ft
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
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
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22.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.4 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
22.64 lb/hp
11.4 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
27 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
27 mpg
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
34 mpg
city
20 mpg
51 mpg
highway
34 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
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
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.7 cu ft
