The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 1.8 (06 - 09) vs. Audi S3 (06 - 08)
€ 15,600
€ 36,600
€ 15,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600
ⓘ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 7.9 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 5.4 inches taller than the Audi S3.
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Audi S3
60.4
70.9
78.7
55.1
69.5
77
70.9 in
Width
69.5 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
60.4 in
Height
55.1 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 S3
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.83 %
General
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Audi S3
PK
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Audi S3
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
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Dodge Caliber 1.8
148 hp
261 hp
Audi S3
124 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Dodge Caliber 1.8
124 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi S3
Performance
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Audi S3
114 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
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20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 1.8
20.78 lb/hp
12.92 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Dodge Caliber 1.8
32 mpg
26 mpg
Audi S3
24 mpg
city
19 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
428 mi
Range
409 mi
Dodge Caliber 1.8
428 mi
409 mi
Audi S3
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).
172.4 kWh
Dodge Caliber 1.8
140.2 kWh
172.4 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
