The Comparative Analysis :

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD (06 - 07) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (12 - 16)

€ 18,300
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD (06 - 07) Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
€ 28,500
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (12 - 16) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 18,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500

ⓘ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, 0.9 inches wider and 4.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
60.4
Blueprint Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD (06 - 07)
70.9
78.7
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (12 - 16)
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
Blueprint Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD (06 - 07)
103.7
173.8
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (12 - 16)
102.4
166.8
173.8 in
Length
166.8 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4090 lb
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD (06 - 07)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.68 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (12 - 16)

General

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
PK
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
VW EA188
Engine Series
BYL
Engine Code
CRBC, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
138 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
229 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
229 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Performance

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
23.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.41 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
23.96 lb/hp
20.41 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
39 mpg
53 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
30 mpg
city
45 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
519 mi
Range
706 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
519 mi
706 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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).
90.4 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
125.5 kWh
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 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