The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 1.8 (06 - 09) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09)
€ 15,600
€ 23,600
€ 15,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,600
ⓘ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 7 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 4.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.9 TDI e.
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
60.4
70.9
78.7
55.9
69.5
77
70.9 in
Width
69.5 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
60.4 in
Height
55.9 in
103.7
173.8
101.5
166.9
173.8 in
Length
166.9 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.86 %
General
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
PK
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
1.8L World Gasoline Engine
Engine Series
EBA
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Dodge Caliber 1.8
148 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
124 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Dodge Caliber 1.8
124 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Performance
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
114 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
▶ REPLAY
20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.72 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 1.8
20.78 lb/hp
28.72 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Dodge Caliber 1.8
32 mpg
52 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
24 mpg
city
41 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
428 mi
Range
759 mi
Dodge Caliber 1.8
428 mi
759 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
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).
92.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber 1.8
140.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
