The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 1.8 (06 - 09) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel (17 - 18)
€ 15,600
€ 23,200
€ 15,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200
ⓘ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 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop.
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
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 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4134 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.5 %
General
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
PK
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Dodge Caliber 1.8
148 hp
134 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
124 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Dodge Caliber 1.8
124 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Performance
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
114 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.37 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 1.8
20.78 lb/hp
22.37 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Dodge Caliber 1.8
32 mpg
60 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
24 mpg
city
51 mpg
40 mpg
highway
67 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
428 mi
Range
765 mi
Dodge Caliber 1.8
428 mi
765 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
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).
80.3 kWh
Dodge Caliber 1.8
140.2 kWh
80.3 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
