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

€ 27,900

€ 18,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD is 3.7 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 3 inches taller than the Mazda 3 MPS.
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
Mazda 3 MPS
60.4
70.9
78.7
57.5
69.7
77.6
70.9 in
Width
69.7 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
60.4 in
Height
57.5 in
103.7
173.8
103.9
177.6
173.8 in
Length
177.6 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
Mazda 3 MPS
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.66 %

General
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
Mazda 3 MPS
PK
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
Mazda 3 MPS
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
VW EA188
Engine Series
BYL
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
138 hp
256 hp
Mazda 3 MPS
229 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
229 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 MPS
Performance
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
Mazda 3 MPS
122 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 3 MPS
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23.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.57 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
23.96 lb/hp
12.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
39 mpg
25 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
30 mpg
city
18 mpg
46 mpg
highway
31 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
519 mi
Range
388 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
519 mi
388 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
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).
181.9 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
125.5 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
Mazda 3 MPS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft








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