The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD (10 - 10) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)
€ 21,000
€ 26,900
€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 4.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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 2.2 CRD
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
3490 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
293 lb
8.4 %
General
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
PK
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
ENE
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
161 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
161 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
125 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
21.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.23 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
21.68 lb/hp
20.23 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
41 mpg
32 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
34 mpg
city
24 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
546 mi
Range
511 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
546 mi
511 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
138.2 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
119.3 kWh
138.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
886 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
