The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 2.4 R/T (06 - 08) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro (05 - 08)
€ 23,000

€ 33,000

€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000
ⓘ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 3.2.
Dodge Caliber 2.4
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
165.9
173.8 in
Length
165.9 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Audi A3 3.2
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.04 %

General
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Audi A3 3.2
PK
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Audi A3 3.2
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
2.4L World Gasoline Engine
Engine Series
ED3
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.4
168 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 3.2
162 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.4
162 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 3.2
Performance
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Audi A3 3.2
119 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 2.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 3.2
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19.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.01 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.4
19.36 lb/hp
14.01 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.4
29 mpg
22 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
23 mpg
city
16 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
391 mi
Range
355 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.4
391 mi
355 mi
Audi A3 3.2
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).
198.9 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.4
153.5 kWh
198.9 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Audi A3 3.2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 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