The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC (15 - 17) vs. Dodge Caliber 2.4 R/T (06 - 08)
€ 17,300
€ 23,000
€ 17,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC is 1.8 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the Dodge Caliber 2.4.
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Dodge Caliber 2.4
58.5
71.2
80.4
60.4
70.9
78.7
71.2 in
Width
70.9 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.7 in
58.5 in
Height
60.4 in
104.8
172
103.7
173.8
172 in
Length
173.8 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Dodge Caliber 2.4
2743 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
509 lb
15.65 %
General
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Dodge Caliber 2.4
B-K
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
2.4L World Gasoline Engine
Engine Code
ED3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
99 hp
168 hp
Dodge Caliber 2.4
96 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
96 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Dodge Caliber 2.4
115 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.4
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27.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.36 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
27.71 lb/hp
19.36 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
43 mpg
29 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.4
31 mpg
city
23 mpg
53 mpg
highway
35 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
542 mi
Range
391 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
542 mi
391 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
153.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
104.1 kWh
153.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Dodge Caliber 2.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.7 cu ft
