The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD (06 - 07) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)
€ 18,300
€ 25,000
€ 18,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 4.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
60.4
70.9
78.7
55.9
69.5
77
70.9 in
Width
69.5 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
60.4 in
Height
55.9 in
103.7
173.8
101.5
166.9
173.8 in
Length
166.9 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
3307 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
9.68 %
General
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
PK
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
VW EA188
Engine Series
BYL
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
138 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
229 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
229 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
23.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.91 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
23.96 lb/hp
18.91 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
39 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
30 mpg
city
27 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
519 mi
Range
518 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
519 mi
518 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
125.5 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 2.0 CRD
125.5 kWh
125 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
