The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (17 - 18) vs. Dodge Caliber 1.8 (06 - 09)
€ 25,100
€ 15,600
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,600
ⓘ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 CNG is 1.8 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the Dodge Caliber 1.8.
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Dodge Caliber 1.8
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 CNG
Dodge Caliber 1.8
3007 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.21 %
General
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Dodge Caliber 1.8
B-K
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
1.8L World Gasoline Engine
Engine Code
EBA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
108 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
108 hp
148 hp
Dodge Caliber 1.8
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
124 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
148 lb‑ft
124 lb‑ft
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Dodge Caliber 1.8
124 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 1.8
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27.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
27.84 lb/hp
20.78 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Fuel Economy
14.5 lb✽
( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
32 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
6 MPGe
32 mpg
Dodge Caliber 1.8
19.9 lb
city
24 mpg
11.7 lb
highway
40 mpg
42 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
288 mi
Range
428 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
288 mi
428 mi
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Environmental Impact
30.1 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).
140.2 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
30.1 kWh
140.2 kWh
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Dodge Caliber 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft









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
















