The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12) vs. Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07)
€ 39,100

€ 19,000

€ 39,100
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 S3 Sportback is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 4.4 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 5.2 inches lower than the Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF.
Audi S3 Sportback
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
55.2
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
55.2 in
Height
60.4 in
101.5
169.4
103.7
173.8
169.4 in
Length
173.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3 Sportback
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.45 %

General
Audi S3 Sportback
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
8P
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi S3 Sportback
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
VW EA188
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
BYL
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
261 hp
138 hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
258 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Performance
Audi S3 Sportback
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
▶ REPLAY
13.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.96 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
13.26 lb/hp
23.96 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3 Sportback
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
28 mpg
39 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
20 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
439 mi
Range
519 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
439 mi
519 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Environmental Impact
161.1 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 S3 Sportback
161.1 kWh
125.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3 Sportback
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft








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