The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD (06 - 07) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)
€ 18,300

€ 24,900

€ 18,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900
ⓘ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 CRD is 1.8 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Mazda 3 2.2 CD.
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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 CRD
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
2 %

General
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
PK
Generation
BL
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
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
VW EA188
Engine Series
BYL
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
138 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
229 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
229 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Performance
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
122 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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23.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.9 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
23.96 lb/hp
21.9 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
39 mpg
44 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
30 mpg
city
34 mpg
46 mpg
highway
52 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
519 mi
Range
633 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
519 mi
633 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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).
111 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
125.5 kWh
111 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft








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