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 7 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 4.5 inches lower than the Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD.
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
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 2.2 CRD
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3490 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb

Weight Difference:
503 lb
14.41 %

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
Drivetrain
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
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
104 hp
161 hp
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
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
518 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
▶ REPLAY
28.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.68 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
28.72 lb/hp
21.68 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
52 mpg
41 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
41 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
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
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
886 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft








30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.7 cu ft