The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) vs. Dodge Caliber 1.8 (06 - 09)
€ 27,900
€ 15,600
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,600
ⓘ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 Mazda 3 MPS is 3.7 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 3 inches lower than the Dodge Caliber 1.8.
Mazda 3 MPS
Dodge Caliber 1.8
57.5
69.7
77.6
60.4
70.9
78.7
69.7 in
Width
70.9 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.7 in
57.5 in
Height
60.4 in
103.9
177.6
103.7
173.8
177.6 in
Length
173.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 MPS
Dodge Caliber 1.8
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.44 %
General
Mazda 3 MPS
Dodge Caliber 1.8
BL
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 MPS
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
1.8L World Gasoline Engine
Engine Code
EBA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 hp
148 hp
Dodge Caliber 1.8
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
124 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
280 lb‑ft
124 lb‑ft
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Performance
Mazda 3 MPS
Dodge Caliber 1.8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 MPS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 1.8
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12.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
12.57 lb/hp
20.78 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 MPS
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
32 mpg
Dodge Caliber 1.8
18 mpg
city
24 mpg
31 mpg
highway
40 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
388 mi
Range
428 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
428 mi
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Environmental Impact
181.9 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).
140.2 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
140.2 kWh
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 MPS
Dodge Caliber 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.7 cu ft
