The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. Dodge Caliber 2.0 (10 - 10)
€ 21,700
€ 19,000
€ 21,700
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 1.6 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.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Dodge Caliber 2.0
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 1.6
Dodge Caliber 2.0
2866 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
9.42 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Dodge Caliber 2.0
8P
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
2.0L World Gasoline Engine
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
Engine Code
ECN
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 6300 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
101 hp
154 hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 5100 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
109 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Dodge Caliber 2.0
115 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.0
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28.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
28.38 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
34 mpg
31 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0
25 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
495 mi
Range
417 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
495 mi
417 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
144 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
130.7 kWh
144 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Dodge Caliber 2.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.7 cu ft
