The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (16 - 17) vs. Dodge Caliber 1.8 (06 - 09)
€ 28,800
€ 15,600
€ 28,800
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 Sportback 1.6 TDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 10.2 cm shorter, 1.5 cm narrower and 10.9 cm lower than the Dodge Caliber 1.8.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Dodge Caliber 1.8
1426
1785
1966
1535
1800
2000
1785 mm
Width
1800 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2000 mm
1426 mm
Height
1535 mm
2637
4313
2635
4415
4313 mm
Length
4415 mm
2637 mm
Wheelbase
2635 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Dodge Caliber 1.8
1335 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1820 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg
Weight Difference:
60 kg
4.3 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Dodge Caliber 1.8
8V
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded (91 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
1.8L World Gasoline Engine
DBKA
Engine Code
EBA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
108 bhp
148 bhp
Dodge Caliber 1.8
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
168 NM
at 5200 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
250 NM
168 NM
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Dodge Caliber 1.8
124 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
165 m
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 1.8
▶ REPLAY
12.36 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.43 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
12.36 kg/bhp
9.43 kg/bhp
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Fuel Economy
72 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
72 mpg
38 mpg
Dodge Caliber 1.8
64 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
motorway
48 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
797 mi
Range
428 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
797 mi
428 mi
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Environmental Impact
80.3 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 Sportback 1.6 TDI
80.3 kWh
140.2 kWh
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
102 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Dodge Caliber 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
352 L
1220 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1013 L
