The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD (10 - 10)
€ 17,500
€ 21,000
€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘ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 2.2 CRD.
VW New Beetle 1.4
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
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 2.2 CRD
2771 lb
Curb Weight
3490 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb
Weight Difference:
719 lb
20.6 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.4
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
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 2.2 CRD
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*BCA*
Engine Code
ENE
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
74 hp
161 hp
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
93 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.4
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
100 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
▶ REPLAY
37.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.68 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
37.45 lb/hp
21.68 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.4
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
33 mpg
41 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
25 mpg
city
34 mpg
41 mpg
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
482 mi
Range
546 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
482 mi
546 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
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).
119.3 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
134.5 kWh
119.3 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.4
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
886 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.7 cu ft
