The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 2.0 (10 - 10) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 (09 - 11)
€ 19,000

€ 17,000

€ 19,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Dodge Caliber 2.0 is 1.8 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Mazda 3 1.6.
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Mazda 3 1.6
60.4
70.9
78.7
57.9
69.1
77
70.9 in
Width
69.1 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
60.4 in
Height
57.9 in
103.7
173.8
103.9
175.6
173.8 in
Length
175.6 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Mazda 3 1.6
3164 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb

Weight Difference:
397 lb
12.55 %

General
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Mazda 3 1.6
PK
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
2.0L World Gasoline Engine
Engine Series
ECN
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
154 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0
154 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
140 lb‑ft
at 5100 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0
140 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Mazda 3 1.6
116 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 3 1.6
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20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.61 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0
20.55 lb/hp
26.61 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0
31 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
23 mpg
city
28 mpg
39 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
417 mi
Range
542 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0
417 mi
542 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
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).
119.4 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0
144 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Mazda 3 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft








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