The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07)
€ 30,300
€ 19,000
€ 30,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,000
ⓘ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 TSI BMT is 12.7 cm shorter, 2.5 cm wider and 4.7 cm lower than the Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
1488
1825
2021
1535
1800
2000
1825 mm
Width
1800 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2000 mm
1488 mm
Height
1535 mm
2524
4288
2635
4415
4288 mm
Length
4415 mm
2524 mm
Wheelbase
2635 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
1451 kg
Kerb Weight
1500 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2000 kg
Weight Difference:
49 kg
3.27 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
16
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
VW EA188
*CUL*
Engine Code
BYL
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 bhp
138 bhp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
310 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
350 NM
310 NM
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
144 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
93 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
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6.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.87 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
6.69 kg/bhp
10.87 kg/bhp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
42 mpg
46 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
31 mpg
city
36 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
55 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
503 mi
Range
519 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
503 mi
519 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Environmental Impact
128.7 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 BMT
128.7 kWh
125.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
157 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
161 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
419 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
352 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1013 L
