The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11) vs. Dodge Caliber 2.4 R/T (06 - 08)
€ 28,000

€ 23,000

€ 28,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 Mazda 3 2.2 CD is 1.8 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the Dodge Caliber 2.4.
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Dodge Caliber 2.4
57.9
69.1
77
60.4
70.9
78.7
69.1 in
Width
70.9 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.7 in
57.9 in
Height
60.4 in
103.9
175.6
103.7
173.8
175.6 in
Length
173.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Dodge Caliber 2.4
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.34 %

General
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Dodge Caliber 2.4
BL
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
2.4L World Gasoline Engine
Engine Code
ED3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
182 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
182 hp
168 hp
Dodge Caliber 2.4
295 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
295 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Performance
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Dodge Caliber 2.4
132 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.4
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17.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.36 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
17.81 lb/hp
19.36 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
42 mpg
29 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.4
33 mpg
city
23 mpg
50 mpg
highway
35 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
610 mi
Range
391 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
610 mi
391 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
153.5 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
115.2 kWh
153.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Dodge Caliber 2.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft








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