The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (16 - 17) vs. Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07)
€ 32,800

€ 19,000

€ 32,800
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 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 2.0 CRD DPF.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
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 2.0 CRD DPF
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.68 %

General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
8V
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 DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
VW EA188
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
BYL
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
148 hp
138 hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
135 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
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20.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.96 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
20.41 lb/hp
23.96 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
55 mpg
39 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
46 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
723 mi
Range
519 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
723 mi
519 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
125.5 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
88.5 kWh
125.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft









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