The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 (11 - 13)
€ 19,000

€ 17,000

€ 19,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,000
ⓘ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 DPF is 1.8 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Mazda 3 1.6.
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Mazda 3 1.6
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 DPF
Mazda 3 1.6
3307 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb

Weight Difference:
507 lb
15.33 %

General
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Mazda 3 1.6
PK
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
VW EA188
Engine Series
BYL
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
138 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
229 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
229 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Mazda 3 1.6
122 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 3 1.6
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23.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.92 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
23.96 lb/hp
26.92 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
39 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
30 mpg
city
28 mpg
46 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
519 mi
Range
534 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
519 mi
534 mi
Mazda 3 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).
121.2 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
125.5 kWh
121.2 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Mazda 3 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft








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