The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 1.8 (06 - 09) vs. Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17)
€ 15,600
€ 26,900
€ 15,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Dodge Caliber 1.8 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.9 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 4.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod.
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
60.4
70.9
78.7
56.1
70
77.4
70.9 in
Width
70 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
60.4 in
Height
56.1 in
103.7
173.8
102.4
167
173.8 in
Length
167 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2811 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.62 %
General
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
PK
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
1.8L World Gasoline Engine
Engine Series
EBA
Engine Code
DADA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Dodge Caliber 1.8
148 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
124 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Dodge Caliber 1.8
124 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Performance
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
114 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
▶ REPLAY
20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.99 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 1.8
20.78 lb/hp
18.99 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Dodge Caliber 1.8
32 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
24 mpg
city
38 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
428 mi
Range
621 mi
Dodge Caliber 1.8
428 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
94.8 kWh
Dodge Caliber 1.8
140.2 kWh
94.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
