The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (12 - 14)
€ 19,000

€ 22,800

€ 19,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 4.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI.
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
60.4
70.9
78.7
55.9
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
103.7
173.8
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 DPF
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
3307 lb
Curb Weight
2756 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3825 lb

Weight Difference:
551 lb
16.66 %

General
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
PK
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
VW EA188
Engine Series
BYL
Engine Code
CMBA, CXSA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
138 hp
120 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
229 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
229 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Performance
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
23.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.97 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
23.96 lb/hp
22.97 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
39 mpg
45 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
30 mpg
city
36 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
519 mi
Range
598 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
519 mi
598 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
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).
98.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
125.5 kWh
98.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
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