2006 Dodge Caliber vs. 2007 Opel Antara
To start off, 2007 Opel Antara is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Dodge Caliber. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Dodge Caliber would be higher. At 2,405 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Opel Antara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 138 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Opel Antara weights approximately 380 kg more than 2006 Dodge Caliber.
Because 2007 Opel Antara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Dodge Caliber. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Opel Antara will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Dodge Caliber (310 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Antara. (220 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Caliber will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Antara.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Dodge Caliber | 2007 Opel Antara | |
Make | Dodge | Opel |
Model | Caliber | Antara |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 2405 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 191 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 12.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1805 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 65 L |