The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10) vs. Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD (06 - 07)
€ 18,700
€ 18,300
€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW New Beetle 1.6 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.
VW New Beetle 1.6
Dodge Caliber 2.0 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 1.6
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
2815 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
492 lb
14.88 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
Dodge Caliber 2.0 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 1.6
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
VW EA188
*BFS*
Engine Code
BYL
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
138 hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
111 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
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27.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.96 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
27.87 lb/hp
23.96 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
31 mpg
39 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
23 mpg
city
30 mpg
40 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
455 mi
Range
519 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
455 mi
519 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
Environmental Impact
142.1 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 1.6
142.1 kWh
125.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 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
