The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
€ 19,000

€ 25,000

€ 19,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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, 1.4 inches wider and 4.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
60.4
70.9
78.7
55.9
69.5
77
70.9 in
Width
69.5 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
60.4 in
Height
55.9 in
103.7
173.8
101.5
166.9
173.8 in
Length
166.9 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.99 %

General
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
PK
Generation
8P
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 DPF
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
VW EA188
Engine Series
BYL
Engine Code
CBAB, CFFB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
138 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
229 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
229 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
23.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.28 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
23.96 lb/hp
22.28 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
39 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
30 mpg
city
36 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
519 mi
Range
670 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
519 mi
670 mi
Audi A3 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).
104.9 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
125.5 kWh
104.9 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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