The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 2.4 R/T (06 - 08) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 (04 - 08)
€ 23,000
€ 20,900
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘ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 5.1 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 4.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6.
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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 2.4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
3252 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3979 lb
Weight Difference:
342 lb
10.52 %
General
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
PK
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
2.4L World Gasoline Engine
Engine Series
ED3
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.4
168 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
162 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.4
162 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Performance
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
119 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
▶ REPLAY
19.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.81 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.4
19.36 lb/hp
28.81 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.4
29 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
23 mpg
city
24 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
391 mi
Range
475 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.4
391 mi
475 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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).
136.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.4
153.5 kWh
136.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 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
