The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 1.8 (06 - 09) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex Selection (Autogas) (11 - 12)
€ 15,600
€ 22,700
€ 15,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Dodge Caliber 1.8 is just 0.2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex.
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
60.4
70.9
78.7
59.4
71.4
79.3
70.9 in
Width
71.4 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
60.4 in
Height
59.4 in
103.7
173.8
105.7
174
173.8 in
Length
174 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.59 %
General
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
PK
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
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 LPG ecoFlex
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
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
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Dodge Caliber 1.8
148 hp
138 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
124 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Dodge Caliber 1.8
124 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Performance
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
114 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
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20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.93 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 1.8
20.78 lb/hp
21.93 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Dodge Caliber 1.8
32 mpg
30 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
24 mpg
city
22 mpg
40 mpg
highway
37 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.3 gal
428 mi
Range
307 mi
Dodge Caliber 1.8
428 mi
307 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
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).
116.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber 1.8
140.2 kWh
116.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
