The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16) vs. Dodge Caliber 2.4 R/T (06 - 08)

€ 33,800
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
€ 23,000
Dodge Caliber 2.4 R/T (06 - 08) Dodge Caliber 2.4
€ 33,800
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 Sportback 1.8 TFSI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 4.1 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 4.5 inches lower than the Dodge Caliber 2.4.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Dodge Caliber 2.4
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
70.3
77.4
60.4
Blueprint Dodge Caliber 2.4 R/T (06 - 08)
70.9
78.7
70.3 in
Width
70.9 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.7 in
55.9 in
Height
60.4 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
103.8
169.7
Blueprint Dodge Caliber 2.4 R/T (06 - 08)
103.7
173.8
169.7 in
Length
173.8 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Dodge Caliber 2.4
3208 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.35 %
Dodge Caliber 2.4 R/T (06 - 08)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Dodge Caliber 2.4
8V
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade 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 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
2.4L World Gasoline Engine
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
ED3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
168 hp
Dodge Caliber 2.4
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Dodge Caliber 2.4

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Dodge Caliber 2.4
142 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.4

 REPLAY
18.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.36 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
18.02 lb/hp
19.36 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
36 mpg
29 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.4
29 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
478 mi
Range
391 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
478 mi
391 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
153.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
123.1 kWh
153.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Dodge Caliber 2.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.7 cu ft