The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CVT-Automatic (06 - 10) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 19,000

€ 24,100

€ 19,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 1.6 Turbo.
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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 1.6 Turbo
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
137 lb
4.33 %

General
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
PK
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
154 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0
154 hp
178 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
140 lb‑ft
at 5100 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0
140 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Performance
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
116 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.01 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0
20.55 lb/hp
17.01 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0
29 mpg
33 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
23 mpg
city
24 mpg
34 mpg
highway
42 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
391 mi
Range
483 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0
391 mi
483 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
136.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0
153.5 kWh
136.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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