The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro (03 - 05) vs. Dodge Caliber 1.8 (06 - 09)
€ 31,400
€ 15,600
€ 31,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 3.2 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 1.8.
Audi A3 3.2
Dodge Caliber 1.8
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 3.2
Dodge Caliber 1.8
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
11.15 %
General
Audi A3 3.2
Dodge Caliber 1.8
8P
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
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 3.2
Dodge Caliber 1.8
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
1.8L World Gasoline Engine
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
EBA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
247 hp
148 hp
Dodge Caliber 1.8
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
124 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
236 lb‑ft
124 lb‑ft
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Performance
Audi A3 3.2
Dodge Caliber 1.8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 1.8
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14.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
14.01 lb/hp
20.78 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 3.2
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
22 mpg
32 mpg
Dodge Caliber 1.8
16 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
352 mi
Range
428 mi
Audi A3 3.2
352 mi
428 mi
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Environmental Impact
200.8 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).
140.2 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
200.8 kWh
140.2 kWh
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 3.2
Dodge Caliber 1.8
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.7 cu ft
