The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. Dodge Caliber 1.8 (06 - 09)
€ 17,500
€ 15,600
€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW New Beetle 1.4 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 28.6 cm shorter, 7.9 cm narrower and 3.7 cm lower than the Dodge Caliber 1.8.
VW New Beetle 1.4
Dodge Caliber 1.8
1498
1721
1897
1535
1800
2000
1721 mm
Width
1800 mm
1897 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2000 mm
1498 mm
Height
1535 mm
2515
4129
2635
4415
4129 mm
Length
4415 mm
2515 mm
Wheelbase
2635 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.4
Dodge Caliber 1.8
1257 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1650 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg
Weight Difference:
138 kg
9.89 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.4
Dodge Caliber 1.8
9C
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded (91 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.4
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
1.8L World Gasoline Engine
*BCA*
Engine Code
EBA
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
74 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 6500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
74 bhp
148 bhp
Dodge Caliber 1.8
126 NM
at 3300 rpm
Max. Torque
168 NM
at 5200 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
126 NM
168 NM
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.4
Dodge Caliber 1.8
100 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
203 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
165 m
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 1.8
▶ REPLAY
16.99 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.43 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.4
16.99 kg/bhp
9.43 kg/bhp
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.4
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
40 mpg
38 mpg
Dodge Caliber 1.8
30 mpg
city
28 mpg
49 mpg
motorway
48 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
482 mi
Range
428 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
482 mi
428 mi
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
140.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
134.5 kWh
140.2 kWh
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
169 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.4
Dodge Caliber 1.8
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
393 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
214 L
Boot Capacity
352 L
769 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1013 L
