The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 1.8 (06 - 09) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (18 - 19)
€ 15,600

€ 25,300

€ 15,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,300
ⓘ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 CNG.
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
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 CNG
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.21 %

General
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
PK
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four 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
108 hp
at 5600 rpm
Dodge Caliber 1.8
148 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
124 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Dodge Caliber 1.8
124 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Performance
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
114 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
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20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.84 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 1.8
20.78 lb/hp
27.84 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
22.4 lb✽
( 4 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Dodge Caliber 1.8
32 mpg
4 MPGe
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
24 mpg
city
29.4 lb
40 mpg
highway
18.1 lb
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 lb
428 mi
Range
188 mi
Dodge Caliber 1.8
428 mi
188 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
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).
46.2 kWh
Dodge Caliber 1.8
140.2 kWh
46.2 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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