The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 2.0 (10 - 10) vs. Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13)
€ 19,000

€ 22,400

€ 19,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,400
ⓘ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 2.0 is just 0.2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI.
Dodge Caliber 2.0
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 2.0
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
150 lb
4.53 %

General
Dodge Caliber 2.0
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 2.0
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
2.0L World Gasoline Engine
Engine Series
ECN
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
154 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0
154 hp
128 hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
140 lb‑ft
at 5100 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0
140 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Performance
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.89 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0
20.55 lb/hp
25.89 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0
31 mpg
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
23 mpg
city
44 mpg
39 mpg
highway
59 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
417 mi
Range
773 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0
417 mi
773 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Environmental Impact
144 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 2.0
144 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft