The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) vs. Dodge Caliber 1.8 (06 - 09)
€ 20,100
€ 15,600
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI 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 1.8.
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Dodge Caliber 1.8
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 1.9 TDI
Dodge Caliber 1.8
3012 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
64 lb
2.08 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Dodge Caliber 1.8
9C
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
1.8L World Gasoline Engine
*BSW*
Engine Code
EBA
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
104 hp
148 hp
Dodge Caliber 1.8
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
124 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
177 lb‑ft
124 lb‑ft
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Dodge Caliber 1.8
112 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 1.8
▶ REPLAY
28.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
28.96 lb/hp
20.78 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
44 mpg
32 mpg
Dodge Caliber 1.8
35 mpg
city
24 mpg
51 mpg
highway
40 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
633 mi
Range
428 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
633 mi
428 mi
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Environmental Impact
111 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).
140.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
111 kWh
140.2 kWh
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Dodge Caliber 1.8
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
780 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.7 cu ft
