The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD (06 - 07) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (16 - 18)
€ 18,300

€ 32,500

€ 18,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500
ⓘ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 4 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 4.3 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
60.4
70.9
78.7
56.1
70.3
77.4
70.9 in
Width
70.3 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
60.4 in
Height
56.1 in
103.7
173.8
103.8
169.8
173.8 in
Length
169.8 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.01 %

General
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
Audi A3 Sportback 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 manual transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
VW EA188
Engine Series
BYL
Engine Code
DBGA, DEJA, 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 Sportback 2.0 TDI
229 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
229 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Performance
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
23.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
23.96 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
39 mpg
55 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
30 mpg
city
45 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
519 mi
Range
723 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
519 mi
723 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 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).
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).
88.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
125.5 kWh
88.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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