The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 1.8 (06 - 09) vs. Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12)
€ 15,600
€ 21,000
€ 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 0.2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI.
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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 1.7 CDTI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3463 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
388 lb
11.2 %
General
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
PK
Generation
P-J
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 1.7 CDTI
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
1.7 L / 83 cu in
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3800 rpm
Dodge Caliber 1.8
148 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
124 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Dodge Caliber 1.8
124 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
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
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.06 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 1.8
20.78 lb/hp
32.06 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Dodge Caliber 1.8
32 mpg
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
24 mpg
city
43 mpg
40 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
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).
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
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1012 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
