The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08) vs. Dodge Caliber 2.0 (10 - 10)
€ 26,300

€ 19,000

€ 26,300
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 2.0 TDI DPF is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.9 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 4.5 inches lower than the Dodge Caliber 2.0.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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
165.9
103.7
173.8
165.9 in
Length
173.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Dodge Caliber 2.0
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.03 %

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

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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
BMM
Engine Code
ECN
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 6300 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
138 hp
154 hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 5100 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Dodge Caliber 2.0
127 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.0
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23.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
23.17 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
40 mpg
31 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0
31 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
632 mi
Range
417 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
632 mi
417 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
144 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
121.3 kWh
144 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Dodge Caliber 2.0
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft








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