The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 2.4 R/T (06 - 08) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 (09 - 12)
€ 23,000
€ 19,300
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,300
ⓘ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 2.4 is just 0.2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Opel Astra 1.6.
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Opel Astra 1.6
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 2.4
Opel Astra 1.6
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
225 lb
6.92 %
General
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Opel Astra 1.6
PK
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Opel Astra 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
2.4L World Gasoline Engine
Engine Series
ED3
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.4
168 hp
113 hp
Opel Astra 1.6
162 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.4
162 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6
Performance
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Opel Astra 1.6
119 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6
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19.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.79 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.4
19.36 lb/hp
26.79 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.4
29 mpg
37 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
23 mpg
city
28 mpg
35 mpg
highway
46 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
391 mi
Range
552 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.4
391 mi
552 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
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).
119.4 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.4
153.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Opel Astra 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 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
