The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 1.8 (06 - 09) vs. Audi A3 2.0 FSI (05 - 06)
€ 15,600
€ 23,200
€ 15,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200
ⓘ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 7.9 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 4.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 FSI.
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
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
165.9
173.8 in
Length
165.9 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.22 %
General
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
PK
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
1.8L World Gasoline Engine
Engine Series
EBA
Engine Code
AXW, BLR, BLX, BVY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Dodge Caliber 1.8
148 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
124 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Dodge Caliber 1.8
124 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Performance
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
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20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.11 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 1.8
20.78 lb/hp
20.11 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Dodge Caliber 1.8
32 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
24 mpg
city
24 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
428 mi
Range
475 mi
Dodge Caliber 1.8
428 mi
475 mi
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
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).
136.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber 1.8
140.2 kWh
136.5 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
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)
31.1 cu ft
