dodge caliber vs volkswagen beetle
2012 Dodge Caliber SE FWD
2019 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0T S Automatic
627417
633990
$17,380
Starting Price (MSRP)
$20,895
Starting Price (MSRP)
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| Sub-Model Caliber | Sub-Model Beetle |
| Make Dodge | Make Volkswagen |
| Model Caliber | Model Beetle |
| Model Year 2012 Dodge Caliber | Model Year 2019 Volkswagen Beetle |
| Year 2012 | Year 2019 |
| MSRP $17,380 | MSRP $20,895 |
| Engine 2.0L Inline-4 Gas | Engine 2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas |
| Drivetrain Front-Wheel Drive | Drivetrain Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission 5-Speed Manual | Transmission 6-Speed Automatic |
| Horsepower 158 hp | Horsepower 174 hp |
| Torque 141 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm | Torque 184 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm |
| City 24 MPG | City 26 MPG |
| Highway 32 MPG | Highway 33 MPG |
| Combined 27 MPG | Combined 29 MPG |
| Fuel Tank Capacity 13.6 gallons | Fuel Tank Capacity 14.5 gallons |
| Cruising Range City 326.4 miles | Cruising Range City 377 miles |
| Cruising Range Highway 435.2 miles | Cruising Range Highway 478.5 miles |
| Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion | Steering Type Rack-Pinion |
| Wheels Type Steel Wheels | Wheels Type Aluminum Wheels |
| Front Suspension MacPherson Strut | Front Suspension Strut |
| Rear Suspension Multi-Link | Rear Suspension Multi-Link |
| Head-Up Display Not Available | Head-Up Display Not Available |
| Navigation System Not Available | Navigation System Not Available |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls Not Available | Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard |
| Power Liftgate Not Available | Power Liftgate Not Available |
| Power Mirror(s) Standard | Power Mirror(s) Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control Not Available | Adaptive Cruise Control Not Available |
| Automatic Parking Not Available | Automatic Parking Not Available |
| Climate Control Not Available | Climate Control Not Available |
| Cooled Front Seat(s) Not Available | Cooled Front Seat(s) Not Available |
| Cooled Rear Seat(s) Not Available | Cooled Rear Seat(s) Not Available |
| Cruise Control Standard | Cruise Control Standard |
| Hands-Free Liftgate Not Available | Hands-Free Liftgate Not Available |
| Heated Front Seat(s) Not Available | Heated Front Seat(s) Not Available |
| Heated Rear Seat(s) Not Available | Heated Rear Seat(s) Not Available |
| Heated Steering Wheel Not Available | Heated Steering Wheel Not Available |
| Keyless Start Not Available | Keyless Start Not Available |
| Keyless Entry Standard | Keyless Entry Standard |
| A/C Standard | A/C Standard |
| Multi-Zone A/C Not Available | Multi-Zone A/C Not Available |
| Rear A/C Not Available | Rear A/C Not Available |
| Power Driver Seat Optional | Power Driver Seat Not Available |
| Power Passenger Seat Not Available | Power Passenger Seat Not Available |
| Remote Engine Start Not Available | Remote Engine Start Not Available |
| Remote Trunk Release Not Available | Remote Trunk Release Not Available |
| Seat Memory Not Available | Seat Memory Not Available |
| Seat-Massage Not Available | Seat-Massage Not Available |
| Universal Garage Door Opener Not Available | Universal Garage Door Opener Not Available |
| Telematics Not Available | Telematics Not Available |
| Navigation from Telematics Not Available | Navigation from Telematics Not Available |
| Bucket Seats Standard | Bucket Seats Standard |
| Cloth Seats Standard | Cloth Seats Standard |
| Leather Seats Not Available | Leather Seats Not Available |
| Leather Steering Wheel Not Available | Leather Steering Wheel Standard |
| Premium Synthetic Seats Not Available | Premium Synthetic Seats Not Available |
| Vinyl Seats Not Available | Vinyl Seats Not Available |
| Woodgrain Interior Trim Not Available | Woodgrain Interior Trim Not Available |
| Sun/Moonroof Not Available | Sun/Moonroof Not Available |
| HD Radio Not Available | HD Radio Not Available |
| Satellite Radio Standard | Satellite Radio Not Available |
| MP3 Player Standard | MP3 Player Standard |
| Auxiliary Audio Input Standard | Auxiliary Audio Input Standard |
| Bluetooth Connection Optional | Bluetooth Connection Standard |
| Premium Sound System Not Available | Premium Sound System Not Available |
| Entertainment System Not Available | Entertainment System Not Available |
| Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Not Available | Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Not Available |
| Smart Device Integration Not Available | Smart Device Integration Not Available |
| WiFi Hotspot Not Available | WiFi Hotspot Not Available |
| Seating Capacity 5 seater | Seating Capacity 4 seater |
| Curb Weight 2,940 lbs | Curb Weight 3,045 lbs |
| Ground Clearance 7.7 in | Ground Clearance 5.7 in |
| Wheelbase 103.7 in | Wheelbase 100.1 in |
| Front Wheel Size 15" x 6.0" | Front Wheel Size 16" x 6.5" |
| Rear Wheel Size 15" x 6.0" | Rear Wheel Size 16" x 6.5" |
| Front Tire P205/70R15 | Front Tire P215/60TR16 |
| Rear Tire P205/70R15 | Rear Tire P215/60TR16 |
| Front Width 59.8 in | Front Width 62.2 in |
| Max Width 68.8 in | Max Width 71.9 in |
| Height 60.4 in | Height 58.6 in |
| Length 173.8 in | Length 168.8 in |
| Front Seat Headroom 39.8 in | Front Seat Headroom 39.4 in |
| Front Seat Shoulder Room 55.4 in | Front Seat Shoulder Room 55.3 in |
| Front Seat Hip Room 52.2 in | Front Seat Hip Room N/A |
| Front Seat Leg Room 41.8 in | Front Seat Leg Room 41.3 in |
| Rear Seat Headroom 38.9 in | Rear Seat Headroom 37.1 in |
| Rear Seat Shoulder Room 53.4 in | Rear Seat Shoulder Room 49 in |
| Rear Seat Hip Room 49.6 in | Rear Seat Hip Room N/A |
| Rear Seat Leg Room 35.7 in | Rear Seat Leg Room 31.4 in |
| Turning Diameter N/A | Turning Diameter 35.4 ft |