The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 1.8 (06 - 09) vs. Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (09 - 11)
€ 15,600

€ 25,900

€ 15,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900
ⓘ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 2.0 CDTI.
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
1535
1800
2000
1510
1814
2013
1800 mm
Width
1814 mm
2000 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2013 mm
1535 mm
Height
1510 mm
2635
4415
2685
4419
4415 mm
Length
4419 mm
2635 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1373 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg

Weight Difference:
22 kg
1.58 %

General
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Opel Astra 2.0 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 automatic transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Opel Astra 2.0 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
1956 CC
148 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Dodge Caliber 1.8
148 bhp
158 bhp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
168 NM
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Dodge Caliber 1.8
168 NM
350 NM
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Performance
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
165 m
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
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9.43 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.69 kg/bhp
Dodge Caliber 1.8
9.43 kg/bhp
8.69 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Dodge Caliber 1.8
38 mpg
49 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
28 mpg
city
36 mpg
48 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
428 mi
Range
600 mi
Dodge Caliber 1.8
428 mi
600 mi
Opel Astra 2.0 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).
119.3 kWh
Dodge Caliber 1.8
140.2 kWh
119.3 kWh
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
495 kg
Maximum Payload
497 kg
352 L
Boot Capacity
370 L









1013 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L