The Comparative Analysis :

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07)

€ 22,200
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07) VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
€ 19,000
 Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07) Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
€ 22,200
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 1.8 5V Turbo 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 1.8 5V Turbo
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
59
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
67.8
74.7
60.4
Blueprint Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07)
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
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
99
162.6
Blueprint Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07)
103.7
173.8
162.6 in
Length
173.8 in
99 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
3014 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
Weight Difference:
293 lb
8.86 %
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07)

General

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
VW EA188
*AWU*
Engine Code
BYL
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
138 hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF

Performance

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
124 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF

▶ REPLAY
20.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.96 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.36 lb/hp
23.96 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
26 mpg
39 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
18 mpg
city
30 mpg
34 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
380 mi
Range
519 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
380 mi
519 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Environmental Impact
170.4 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).
125.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
170.4 kWh
125.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
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