The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07)
€ 24,100

€ 19,000

€ 24,100
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 Audi A3 1.6 TDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 17.7 cm shorter, 3.5 cm narrower and 11.4 cm lower than the Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
1421
1765
1957
1535
1800
2000
1765 mm
Width
1800 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2000 mm
1421 mm
Height
1535 mm
2578
4238
2635
4415
4238 mm
Length
4415 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2635 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
1355 kg
Kerb Weight
1500 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2000 kg

Weight Difference:
145 kg
9.67 %

General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
8P
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
VW EA188
CAYC
Engine Code
BYL
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
138 bhp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
310 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
250 NM
310 NM
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
121 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
158 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
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13.03 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.87 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
13.03 kg/bhp
10.87 kg/bhp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
69 mpg
46 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
56 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
motorway
55 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
833 mi
Range
519 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
833 mi
519 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
125.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
125.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
109 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
161 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
352 L








1080 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1013 L