The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 2.0 (10 - 10) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)
€ 19,000

€ 27,800

€ 19,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Dodge Caliber 2.0 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 4.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
60.4
70.9
78.7
55.9
70
77.4
70.9 in
Width
70 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
60.4 in
Height
55.9 in
103.7
173.8
102.4
166.8
173.8 in
Length
166.8 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
3164 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.68 %

General
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
PK
Generation
8V
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 2.0
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
2.0L World Gasoline Engine
Engine Series
ECN
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
154 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0
154 hp
178 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
140 lb‑ft
at 5100 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0
140 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.41 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0
20.55 lb/hp
16.41 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0
31 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
23 mpg
city
31 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
417 mi
Range
526 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0
417 mi
526 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
144 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).
111.8 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0
144 kWh
111.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft









28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft