The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12) vs. Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD (06 - 07)
€ 23,300

€ 18,300

€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,300
ⓘ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 Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI is just 0.2 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and an inch lower than the Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD.
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
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 1.7 CDTI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
280 lb
8.47 %

General
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
P-J
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
VW EA188
Engine Code
BYL
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
123 hp
138 hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
207 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
Performance
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
121 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
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24.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.96 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
24.61 lb/hp
23.96 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
52 mpg
39 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
44 mpg
city
30 mpg
59 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
773 mi
Range
519 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
773 mi
519 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
125.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
92.5 kWh
125.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft









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