The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo (12 - 13) vs. Dodge Caliber 2.4 R/T (06 - 08)
€ 20,500

€ 23,000

€ 20,500
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo is just 0.2 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and an inch lower than the Dodge Caliber 2.4.
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Dodge Caliber 2.4
59.4
71.4
79.3
60.4
70.9
78.7
71.4 in
Width
70.9 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.7 in
59.4 in
Height
60.4 in
105.7
174
103.7
173.8
174 in
Length
173.8 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Dodge Caliber 2.4
3071 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb

Weight Difference:
181 lb
5.57 %

General
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Dodge Caliber 2.4
P-J
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 Turbo
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
138 hp
168 hp
Dodge Caliber 2.4
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Dodge Caliber 2.4
126 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.4
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22.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.36 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
22.25 lb/hp
19.36 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
40 mpg
29 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.4
30 mpg
city
23 mpg
49 mpg
highway
35 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
590 mi
Range
391 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
590 mi
391 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Environmental Impact
111.8 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 Turbo
111.8 kWh
153.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Dodge Caliber 2.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1195 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft









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