The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17) vs. Dodge Caliber 2.4 R/T (06 - 08)
€ 30,800
€ 23,000
€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 2.0 TDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.9 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 4.4 inches lower than the Dodge Caliber 2.4.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Dodge Caliber 2.4
56.1
70
77.4
60.4
70.9
78.7
70 in
Width
70.9 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.7 in
56.1 in
Height
60.4 in
102.4
167
103.7
173.8
167 in
Length
173.8 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Dodge Caliber 2.4
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.49 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Dodge Caliber 2.4
8V
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
2.4L World Gasoline Engine
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
ED3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
148 hp
168 hp
Dodge Caliber 2.4
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Dodge Caliber 2.4
135 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.4
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20.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.36 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
20.11 lb/hp
19.36 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
56 mpg
29 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.4
46 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
739 mi
Range
391 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
739 mi
391 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Environmental Impact
86.4 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 2.0 TDI
86.4 kWh
153.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Dodge Caliber 2.4
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.7 cu ft
