The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 S tronic (08 - 10)
€ 19,000
€ 23,500
€ 19,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 4.8 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 4.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6.
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
60.4
70.9
78.7
56
69.5
78.5
70.9 in
Width
69.5 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
60.4 in
Height
56 in
103.7
173.8
101.5
169
173.8 in
Length
169 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
3307 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
11.01 %
General
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
PK
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
VW EA188
Engine Series
BYL
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
138 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
229 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
229 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Performance
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
122 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
▶ REPLAY
23.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.14 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
23.96 lb/hp
29.14 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
39 mpg
35 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
30 mpg
city
25 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
519 mi
Range
510 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
519 mi
510 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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).
127 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
125.5 kWh
127 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
