The Comparative Analysis :

Dodge Caliber 1.8 (06 - 09) vs. Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12)

€ 15,600
Dodge Caliber 1.8 (06 - 09) Dodge Caliber 1.8
€ 21,000
 Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12) Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
€ 15,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000

ⓘ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 0.4 cm shorter, 1.4 cm narrower and 2.5 cm taller than the Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI.
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
1535
Blueprint Dodge Caliber 1.8 (06 - 09)
1800
2000
1510
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12)
1814
2013
1800 mm
Width
1814 mm
2000 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2013 mm
1535 mm
Height
1510 mm
Blueprint Dodge Caliber 1.8 (06 - 09)
2635
4415
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12)
2685
4419
4415 mm
Length
4419 mm
2635 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm

Vehicle Weight

Dodge Caliber 1.8
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1571 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2030 kg
Dodge Caliber 1.8 (06 - 09)
Weight Difference:
176 kg
11.2 %
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12)

General

Dodge Caliber 1.8
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
PK
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Regular Unleaded (91 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Dodge Caliber 1.8
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Straight-four petrol 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
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1686 CC
148 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Dodge Caliber 1.8
148 bhp
108 bhp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
168 NM
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
260 NM
at 1700 rpm
Dodge Caliber 1.8
168 NM
260 NM
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI

Performance

Dodge Caliber 1.8
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

165 m
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 1.8

62 mph 62
mph

175 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI

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9.43 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.55 kg/bhp
Dodge Caliber 1.8
9.43 kg/bhp
14.55 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Dodge Caliber 1.8
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Dodge Caliber 1.8
38 mpg
63 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
28 mpg
city
51 mpg
48 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
428 mi
Range
773 mi
Dodge Caliber 1.8
428 mi
773 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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).
92.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber 1.8
140.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Dodge Caliber 1.8
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
495 kg
Maximum Payload
459 kg
352 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1013 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L