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AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) · Facelift 2008 3.2 V6vsDodge Caliber SRT4 2.4 16V

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) · Facelift 2008

3.2 V6

250 hp3189 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedHatchback2008-2009
VS

Dodge Caliber

SRT4 2.4 16V

295 hp2359 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2008-2010

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Dodge Caliber SRT4 2.4 16V

  • Most powerful
    295 hp
    220 kW
  • Highest torque
    363 Nm
    268 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,450 kg
    3,197 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    203 hp/t
    152 kW/t
    4.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.9 L/100 km
    26.4 mpg US
    31.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.5 L/100 km
    18.8 mpg US
    22.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20083.2 V6DodgeCaliberSRT4 2.4 16V
Power
250hp186kW
295hp220kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
363Nm268lb-ft
Curb weight
1,555kg3,428lb
1,450kg3,197lb
Gross weight
2,125kg4,685lb
2,010kg4,431lb
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
76.2s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
75.7s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
23.1s
Calculated
24.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
12.5L/100 km18.8mpg US22.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
203hp/t152kW/t92hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
206Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
250Nm/t168lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
638km397mi
Calculated
579km360mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,189cc195cu in
2,359cc144cu in
Length
4,292mm169in
4,427mm174in
Width
1,765mm69in
1,785mm70in
Height
1,423mm56in
1,520mm60in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,635mm104in
Front track
1,534mm60in
1,520mm60in
Rear track
1,507mm59in
1,520mm60in
Trunk volume
552L
524L
Max trunk volume
1,104L
1,360L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
60L
52L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) Facelift 2008 3.2 V6Dodge Caliber SRT4 2.4 16VPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) Facelift 2008 3.2 V6: Power / Torque
  • Dodge Caliber SRT4 2.4 16V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20083.2 V66,300 rpm2,500-3,000 rpm6,550 rpm
DodgeCaliberSRT4 2.4 16V6,000 rpm2,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20083.2 V6DodgeCaliberSRT4 2.4 16V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.1 s
24.8 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
101 mph
160 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20083.2 V6
250 hp
186 kW
DodgeCaliberSRT4 2.4 16V
295 hp
220 kW

Dodge Caliber SRT4 2.4 16V has 45 hp more than AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) Facelift 2008 3.2 V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) Facelift 2008 3.2 V6 and Dodge Caliber SRT4 2.4 16V: 45 hp (34 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20083.2 V6
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
DodgeCaliberSRT4 2.4 16V
363 Nm
268 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20083.2 V6
1,555 kg
3,428 lb
DodgeCaliberSRT4 2.4 16V
1,450 kg
3,197 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20083.2 V6
250 km/h
155 mph
DodgeCaliberSRT4 2.4 16V
245 km/h
152 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20083.2 V66.3 s
DodgeCaliberSRT4 2.4 16V6.7 s

Although Dodge Caliber SRT4 2.4 16V has more power, AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) Facelift 2008 3.2 V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) Facelift 2008 3.2 V6 and Dodge Caliber SRT4 2.4 16V: 0.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20083.2 V6
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
DodgeCaliberSRT4 2.4 16V
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Dodge Caliber SRT4 2.4 16V and AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) Facelift 2008 3.2 V6: 0.5 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20083.2 V6
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
DodgeCaliberSRT4 2.4 16V
203 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20083.2 V6
638 km
397 mi
DodgeCaliberSRT4 2.4 16V
579 km
360 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20083.2 V6
250 hp
186 kW
6.3 s
250 km/h
155 mph
DodgeCaliberSRT4 2.4 16V
295 hp
220 kW
6.7 s
245 km/h
152 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20083.2 V6
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
552 L
19.5 cu ft
Length
4,292 mm
169.0 in
Height
1,423 mm
56.0 in
DodgeCaliberSRT4 2.4 16V
Power
295 hp
220 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
4 seats
Trunk
524 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
4,427 mm
174.3 in
Height
1,520 mm
59.8 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20083.2 V6
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
DodgeCaliberSRT4 2.4 16V
Power
295 hp
220 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

Dodge Caliber SRT4 2.4 16V is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20083.2 V6
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
6.3 s
DodgeCaliberSRT4 2.4 16V
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
6.7 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20083.2 V6
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
DodgeCaliberSRT4 2.4 16V
203 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20083.2 V6DodgeCaliberSRT4 2.4 16V
Power
250 hp
186 kW
295 hp
220 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
363 Nm
268 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
6.7 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,555 kg
3,428 lb
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
Fuel consumption
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
552 L
19.5 cu ft
Length
4,292 mm
169.0 in
Height
1,423 mm
56.0 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
4 seats
Trunk
524 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
4,427 mm
174.3 in
Height
1,520 mm
59.8 in
Range score
638 km
397 mi
579 km
360 mi
Trunk score
552 L
19.5 cu ft
524 L
18.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
203 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) Facelift 2008 3.2 V6Dodge Caliber SRT4 2.4 16V
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km15.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi25.07 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year2,336 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) Facelift 2008 3.2 V6

  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 60 km (37 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 28 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Dodge Caliber SRT4 2.4 16V

  • Has 45 hp more
  • Has 43 Nm more
  • Is 105 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 43 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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