The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 1.8 (06 - 09) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)
€ 15,600
€ 25,900
€ 15,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900
ⓘ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 4.8 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 4.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI.
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
60.4
70.9
78.7
56
69.5
78.5
70.9 in
Width
69.5 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
60.4 in
Height
56 in
103.7
173.8
101.5
169
173.8 in
Length
169 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
PK
Generation
8P
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 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
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
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Dodge Caliber 1.8
148 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
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 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.46 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 1.8
20.78 lb/hp
19.46 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Dodge Caliber 1.8
32 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
24 mpg
city
27 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
428 mi
Range
518 mi
Dodge Caliber 1.8
428 mi
518 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
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).
125 kWh
Dodge Caliber 1.8
140.2 kWh
125 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
