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Dodge Caliber (2011) vs. Volkswagen Beetle (2017) Specs

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2011 Dodge Caliber and 2017 Volkswagen Beetle Specifications

Model Year 2011 2017  
Model Dodge Caliber Volkswagen Beetle  
Engine 2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
172 hp@6000
165 lb-ft@4400
turbocharged
1.8L I4
DOHC-4v
170 hp@4800
184 lb-ft@1500
 
Transmission CVT 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Hatch 2dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 103.7 in 100.0 in 3.7 in
Length 173.8 in 168.4 in 5.4 in
Width 68.8 in 71.2 in -2.4 in
Height 60.4 in 58.5 in 1.9 in
Curb Weight 3062 lb. 3018 lb. 44 lb.
Fuel Capacity 13.6 gal. 14.5 gal. -0.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.8 in 39.4 in 0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.4 in 55.3 in 0.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1 52.2 in 0.0 in 52.2 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.8 in 41.3 in 0.5 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.9 in 37.1 in 1.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 53.4 in 49.0 in 4.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2 49.6 in 0.0 in 49.6 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.7 in 31.4 in 4.3 in
Total Legroom 77.5 in (over 2 rows) 72.7 in (over 2 rows) 4.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 18.4 ft3 15.4 ft3 3 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 47.4 ft3 29.9 ft3 17.5 ft3

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