The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) vs. Dodge Caliber 2.4 R/T (06 - 08)
€ 20,100
€ 23,000
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 28.6 cm shorter, 7.9 cm narrower and 3.7 cm lower than the Dodge Caliber 2.4.
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Dodge Caliber 2.4
1498
1721
1897
1535
1800
2000
1721 mm
Width
1800 mm
1897 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2000 mm
1498 mm
Height
1535 mm
2515
4129
2635
4415
4129 mm
Length
4415 mm
2515 mm
Wheelbase
2635 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Dodge Caliber 2.4
1366 kg
Kerb Weight
1475 kg
1720 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1930 kg
Weight Difference:
109 kg
7.39 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Dodge Caliber 2.4
9C
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded (91 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
2.4L World Gasoline Engine
*BSW*
Engine Code
ED3
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1896 CC
Engine Capacity
2359 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
104 bhp
168 bhp
Dodge Caliber 2.4
240 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 4500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
240 NM
220 NM
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Dodge Caliber 2.4
112 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
135 m
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.4
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13.13 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.78 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
13.13 kg/bhp
8.78 kg/bhp
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
52 mpg
35 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.4
42 mpg
city
27 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
42 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
633 mi
Range
391 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
633 mi
391 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.4
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).
153.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
111 kWh
153.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
143 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Dodge Caliber 2.4
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
354 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
214 L
Boot Capacity
352 L
769 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1013 L
