The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14) vs. Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD (06 - 07)
€ 26,700
€ 18,300
€ 26,700
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 TSI is 13.7 cm shorter, 0.8 cm wider and 4.9 cm lower than the Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
1486
1808
2021
1535
1800
2000
1808 mm
Width
1800 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2000 mm
1486 mm
Height
1535 mm
2537
4278
2635
4415
4278 mm
Length
4415 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2635 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
1417 kg
Kerb Weight
1500 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2000 kg
Weight Difference:
83 kg
5.53 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
16
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
VW EA188
*CPL*
Engine Code
BYL
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
207 bhp
at 5300 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 bhp
138 bhp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
310 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
280 NM
310 NM
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
142 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
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6.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.87 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
6.85 kg/bhp
10.87 kg/bhp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
39 mpg
46 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
29 mpg
city
36 mpg
48 mpg
motorway
55 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
468 mi
Range
519 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
468 mi
519 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
Environmental Impact
138.2 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 TSI
138.2 kWh
125.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
169 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
161 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
413 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
352 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1013 L
