The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 2.4 R/T (06 - 08) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 23,000

€ 24,100

€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Dodge Caliber 2.4 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 17.7 cm longer, 3.5 cm wider and 11.4 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
1535
1800
2000
1421
1765
1957
1800 mm
Width
1765 mm
2000 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1535 mm
Height
1421 mm
2635
4415
2578
4238
4415 mm
Length
4238 mm
2635 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
1475 kg
Kerb Weight
1355 kg
1930 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg

Weight Difference:
120 kg
8.14 %

General
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
PK
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Regular Unleaded (91 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
2.4L World Gasoline Engine
Engine Series
ED3
Engine Code
CAYC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2359 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
168 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.4
168 bhp
104 bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
220 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.4
220 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
135 m
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
158 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
8.78 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.03 kg/bhp
Dodge Caliber 2.4
8.78 kg/bhp
13.03 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.4
35 mpg
69 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
27 mpg
city
56 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
No data
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
391 mi
Range
833 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.4
391 mi
833 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
84.3 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.4
153.5 kWh
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
190 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
109 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
352 L
Boot Capacity
350 L








1013 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1080 L