The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (10 - 12) vs. Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07)
€ 22,000

€ 19,000

€ 22,000
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 Sportback 1.2 TFSI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 4.8 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 4.4 inches lower than the Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
56
69.5
78.5
60.4
70.9
78.7
69.5 in
Width
70.9 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.7 in
56 in
Height
60.4 in
101.5
169
103.7
173.8
169 in
Length
173.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
430 lb
13 %

General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
8P
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
VW EA188
CBZB
Engine Code
BYL
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
104 hp
138 hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
129 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
119 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
▶ REPLAY
27.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.96 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
27.66 lb/hp
23.96 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
43 mpg
39 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
35 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
621 mi
Range
519 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
621 mi
519 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Environmental Impact
104.1 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 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
104.1 kWh
125.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft









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