The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD (06 - 07) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (03 - 05)
€ 18,300

€ 33,300

€ 18,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300
ⓘ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 21.2 cm longer, 3.5 cm wider and 11.4 cm taller than the Audi A3 3.2.
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
Audi A3 3.2
1535
1800
2000
1421
1765
1957
1800 mm
Width
1765 mm
2000 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1535 mm
Height
1421 mm
2635
4415
2578
4203
4415 mm
Length
4203 mm
2635 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
Audi A3 3.2
1500 kg
Kerb Weight
1600 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2085 kg

Weight Difference:
100 kg
6.25 %

General
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
Audi A3 3.2
PK
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
Audi A3 3.2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
VW EA188
Engine Series
BYL
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
3189 CC
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
247 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
138 bhp
247 bhp
Audi A3 3.2
310 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 2500 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
310 NM
320 NM
Audi A3 3.2
Performance
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
Audi A3 3.2
122 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 3.2
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10.87 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.48 kg/bhp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
10.87 kg/bhp
6.48 kg/bhp
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
46 mpg
29 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
36 mpg
city
20 mpg
55 mpg
motorway
No data
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
519 mi
Range
377 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
519 mi
377 mi
Audi A3 3.2
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).
187.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
125.5 kWh
187.5 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
161 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
Audi A3 3.2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
352 L
Boot Capacity
281 L








1013 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1011 L