The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (03 - 05) vs. Dodge Caliber 2.4 R/T (06 - 08)
€ 33,300
€ 23,000
€ 33,300
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 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 2.4.
Audi A3 3.2
Dodge Caliber 2.4
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 2.4
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.82 %
General
Audi A3 3.2
Dodge Caliber 2.4
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 3.2
Dodge Caliber 2.4
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
2.4L World Gasoline Engine
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
ED3
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
247 hp
168 hp
Dodge Caliber 2.4
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
236 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Performance
Audi A3 3.2
Dodge Caliber 2.4
155 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.4
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14.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.36 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
14.28 lb/hp
19.36 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 3.2
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
24 mpg
29 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.4
17 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
377 mi
Range
391 mi
Audi A3 3.2
377 mi
391 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Environmental Impact
187.5 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).
153.5 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
187.5 kWh
153.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 3.2
Dodge Caliber 2.4
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.7 cu ft
