The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 2.4 R/T (06 - 08) vs. Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
€ 23,000

€ 28,400

€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Dodge Caliber 2.4 is 3.7 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 3 inches taller than the Mazda 3 MPS.
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Mazda 3 MPS
60.4
70.9
78.7
57.5
69.7
79.3
70.9 in
Width
69.7 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
60.4 in
Height
57.5 in
103.7
173.8
103.9
177.6
173.8 in
Length
177.6 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Mazda 3 MPS
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.34 %

General
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Mazda 3 MPS
PK
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Mazda 3 MPS
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
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.4
168 hp
256 hp
Mazda 3 MPS
162 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.4
162 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 MPS
Performance
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Mazda 3 MPS
119 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS
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19.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.66 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.4
19.36 lb/hp
12.66 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.4
29 mpg
25 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
23 mpg
city
18 mpg
35 mpg
highway
31 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
391 mi
Range
388 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.4
391 mi
388 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
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).
181.9 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.4
153.5 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Mazda 3 MPS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft








28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft