The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 1.8 (06 - 09) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)
€ 15,600
€ 28,700
€ 15,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700
ⓘ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 5.1 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 4.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF.
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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
168.7
173.8 in
Length
168.7 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.3 %
General
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
PK
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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
BMN, BKQ, BUY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Dodge Caliber 1.8
148 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
124 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Dodge Caliber 1.8
124 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
114 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.4 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 1.8
20.78 lb/hp
20.4 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Dodge Caliber 1.8
32 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
24 mpg
city
28 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
428 mi
Range
583 mi
Dodge Caliber 1.8
428 mi
583 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
131.6 kWh
Dodge Caliber 1.8
140.2 kWh
131.6 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
