The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07)
€ 17,500
€ 19,000
€ 17,500
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 VW New Beetle 1.4 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 11.3 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF.
VW New Beetle 1.4
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
59
67.8
74.7
60.4
70.9
78.7
67.8 in
Width
70.9 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.7 in
59 in
Height
60.4 in
99
162.6
103.7
173.8
162.6 in
Length
173.8 in
99 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.4
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
2771 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
536 lb
16.21 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.4
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
9C
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.4
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
VW EA188
*BCA*
Engine Code
BYL
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
74 hp
138 hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
93 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.4
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
100 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
▶ REPLAY
37.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.96 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
37.45 lb/hp
23.96 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.4
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
33 mpg
39 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
25 mpg
city
30 mpg
41 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
482 mi
Range
519 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
482 mi
519 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
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).
125.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
134.5 kWh
125.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.4
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.7 cu ft
