The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD (10 - 10) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI (04 - 06)
€ 21,000

€ 22,100

€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 5.1 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 4.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI.
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
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
168.7
173.8 in
Length
168.7 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
3490 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb

Weight Difference:
381 lb
10.92 %

General
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
ENE
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
161 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
161 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Performance
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
125 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
21.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.89 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
21.68 lb/hp
29.89 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
41 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
34 mpg
city
36 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
546 mi
Range
670 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
546 mi
670 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
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).
104.9 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
119.3 kWh
104.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
886 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