The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD (10 - 10) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro (03 - 05)
€ 21,000

€ 31,400

€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,400
ⓘ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 8.3 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 4.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 3.2.
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
Audi A3 3.2
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
165.5
173.8 in
Length
165.5 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
Audi A3 3.2
3490 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb

Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.83 %

General
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
Audi A3 3.2
PK
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium 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 3.2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
ENE
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
161 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
161 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 3.2
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 3.2
Performance
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
Audi A3 3.2
125 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 3.2
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21.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.01 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
21.68 lb/hp
14.01 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
41 mpg
22 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
34 mpg
city
16 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
546 mi
Range
352 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
546 mi
352 mi
Audi A3 3.2
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).
200.8 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
119.3 kWh
200.8 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
Audi A3 3.2
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