The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 1.8 (06 - 09) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC (15 - 17)
€ 15,600
€ 17,300
€ 15,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,300
ⓘ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 1.8 is 1.8 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 2 inches taller than the Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC.
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
60.4
70.9
78.7
58.5
71.2
80.4
70.9 in
Width
71.2 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
60.4 in
Height
58.5 in
103.7
173.8
104.8
172
173.8 in
Length
172 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2743 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
333 lb
10.83 %
General
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
PK
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
1.8L World Gasoline Engine
Engine Series
EBA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Dodge Caliber 1.8
148 hp
99 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
124 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Dodge Caliber 1.8
124 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Performance
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
114 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
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20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.71 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 1.8
20.78 lb/hp
27.71 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Dodge Caliber 1.8
32 mpg
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
24 mpg
city
31 mpg
40 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
428 mi
Range
542 mi
Dodge Caliber 1.8
428 mi
542 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
104.1 kWh
Dodge Caliber 1.8
140.2 kWh
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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
















