The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09) vs. Dodge Caliber 2.0 CVT-Automatic (06 - 10)
€ 23,600
€ 19,000
€ 23,600
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 1.9 TDI e is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 4.5 inches lower than the Dodge Caliber 2.0.
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Dodge Caliber 2.0
55.9
69.5
77
60.4
70.9
78.7
69.5 in
Width
70.9 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.7 in
55.9 in
Height
60.4 in
101.5
166.9
103.7
173.8
166.9 in
Length
173.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Dodge Caliber 2.0
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.56 %
General
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Dodge Caliber 2.0
8P
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
2.0L World Gasoline Engine
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
ECN
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 6300 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
104 hp
154 hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 5100 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
184 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Performance
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Dodge Caliber 2.0
121 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.0
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28.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
28.72 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
52 mpg
29 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0
41 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
759 mi
Range
391 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
759 mi
391 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Environmental Impact
92.5 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
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
92.5 kWh
153.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Dodge Caliber 2.0
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.7 cu ft
