The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09) vs. Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD (10 - 10)
€ 23,600

€ 21,000

€ 23,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘ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 17.7 cm shorter, 3.5 cm narrower and 11.4 cm lower than the Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD.
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
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 1.9 TDI e
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
1355 kg
Kerb Weight
1583 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1985 kg

Weight Difference:
228 kg
14.4 %

General
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
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 1.9 TDI e
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
ENE
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1896 CC
Engine Capacity
2143 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
161 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
104 bhp
161 bhp
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
250 NM
320 NM
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
Performance
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
121 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
158 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
135 m
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
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13.03 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.83 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
13.03 kg/bhp
9.83 kg/bhp
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
63 mpg
49 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
49 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
motorway
56 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
759 mi
Range
546 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
759 mi
546 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
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).
119.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
92.5 kWh
119.3 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 4
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
152 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
402 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
352 L








1080 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1013 L