The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. Dodge Caliber SRT-4 (08 - 10)
€ 20,800
€ 31,500
€ 20,800
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 VW New Beetle 1.6 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 11.7 inches shorter, 2.5 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Dodge Caliber SRT-4.
VW New Beetle 1.6
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
59
67.8
74.7
59.8
70.3
78.1
67.8 in
Width
70.3 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
59 in
Height
59.8 in
99
162.6
103.7
174.3
162.6 in
Length
174.3 in
99 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.6
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
2886 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
432 lb
13.02 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
9C
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.6
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
2.4L World Gasoline Engine
*BFS*
Engine Code
ED4
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
291 hp
at 6400 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
291 hp
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
268 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
268 lb‑ft
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
109 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
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28.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.4 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
28.57 lb/hp
11.4 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
27 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
30 mpg
27 mpg
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
21 mpg
city
20 mpg
39 mpg
highway
34 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
432 mi
Range
360 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
432 mi
360 mi
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
166.7 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
149.7 kWh
166.7 kWh
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
884 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.7 cu ft
