The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14) vs. Dodge Caliber SRT-4 (08 - 10)

€ 28,500
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 31,500
 Dodge Caliber SRT-4 (08 - 10) Dodge Caliber SRT-4
€ 28,500
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 TSI is 5.9 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the Dodge Caliber SRT-4.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
71.2
79.6
59.8
Blueprint Dodge Caliber SRT-4 (08 - 10)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Dodge Caliber SRT-4 (08 - 10)
103.7
174.3
168.4 in
Length
174.3 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
3172 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
146 lb
4.4 %
Dodge Caliber SRT-4 (08 - 10)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
16
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 TSI
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
2.4L World Gasoline Engine
*CPL*
Engine Code
ED4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
291 hp
at 6400 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 hp
291 hp
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
268 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
268 lb‑ft
Dodge Caliber SRT-4

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
141 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber SRT-4

▶ REPLAY
15.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.4 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
15.32 lb/hp
11.4 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber SRT-4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
27 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
31 mpg
27 mpg
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
23 mpg
city
20 mpg
39 mpg
highway
34 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
450 mi
Range
360 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
450 mi
360 mi
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
Environmental Impact
144 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).
166.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
144 kWh
166.7 kWh
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
336 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
906 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