The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 1.8 (06 - 09) vs. Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)
€ 15,600
€ 34,900
€ 15,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Dodge Caliber 1.8 is 2 inches longer, 3 inches narrower and 3.9 inches taller than the Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF.
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
60.4
70.9
78.7
56.5
73.8
81
70.9 in
Width
73.8 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81 in
60.4 in
Height
56.5 in
103.7
173.8
105.1
171.8
173.8 in
Length
171.8 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3333 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4200 lb
Weight Difference:
258 lb
7.74 %
General
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
PK
Generation
RFB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
1.8L World Gasoline Engine
Engine Series
EBA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Dodge Caliber 1.8
148 hp
276 hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
124 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Dodge Caliber 1.8
124 lb‑ft
288 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Performance
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
114 mph
Maximum Speed
158 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
▶ REPLAY
20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.08 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 1.8
20.78 lb/hp
12.08 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Dodge Caliber 1.8
32 mpg
30 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
24 mpg
city
23 mpg
40 mpg
highway
36 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
428 mi
Range
393 mi
Dodge Caliber 1.8
428 mi
393 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
149.7 kWh
Dodge Caliber 1.8
140.2 kWh
149.7 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.3 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
