The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DSG (03 - 05) vs. Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD (06 - 07)
€ 24,800
€ 18,300
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,300
ⓘ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 8.3 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 4.5 inches lower than the Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 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
165.5
103.7
173.8
165.5 in
Length
173.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.66 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
8P
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
VW EA188
BKD
Engine Code
BYL
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
138 hp
138 hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
129 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
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23.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.96 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
23.09 lb/hp
23.96 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
39 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
32 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
600 mi
Range
519 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
600 mi
519 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
125.5 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
117.3 kWh
125.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.7 cu ft
