The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 2.4 R/T (06 - 08) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
€ 23,000
€ 20,400
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Dodge Caliber 2.4 is 1.8 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
60.4
70.9
78.7
57.9
69.1
77
70.9 in
Width
69.1 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
60.4 in
Height
57.9 in
103.7
173.8
103.9
175.6
173.8 in
Length
175.6 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3252 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
485 lb
14.91 %
General
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
PK
Generation
BL
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
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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
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
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.4
168 hp
113 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
162 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.4
162 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
119 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
▶ REPLAY
19.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.49 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.4
19.36 lb/hp
24.49 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.4
29 mpg
53 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
23 mpg
city
44 mpg
35 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
391 mi
Range
777 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.4
391 mi
777 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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).
90.4 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.4
153.5 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
