The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 2.4 R/T (06 - 08) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)
€ 23,000
€ 25,800
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘ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 7.9 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 4.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF.
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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
165.9
173.8 in
Length
165.9 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.06 %
General
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
PK
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
2.4L World Gasoline Engine
Engine Series
ED3
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.4
168 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
162 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.4
162 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
119 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
19.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.57 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.4
19.36 lb/hp
18.57 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.4
29 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
23 mpg
city
31 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
391 mi
Range
600 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.4
391 mi
600 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
117.3 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.4
153.5 kWh
117.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
