The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 2.4 R/T (06 - 08) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16)
€ 23,000
€ 31,700
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700
ⓘ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 7 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 4.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
60.4
70.9
78.7
55.9
70
77.4
70.9 in
Width
70 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
60.4 in
Height
55.9 in
103.7
173.8
102.4
166.8
173.8 in
Length
166.8 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.38 %
General
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
PK
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
2.4L World Gasoline Engine
Engine Series
ED3
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.4
168 hp
178 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
162 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.4
162 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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19.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.65 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.4
19.36 lb/hp
17.65 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.4
29 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
23 mpg
city
29 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
391 mi
Range
471 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.4
391 mi
471 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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).
125 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.4
153.5 kWh
125 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft
