The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 1.8 (06 - 09) vs. Renault Mégane TCe 130 (09 - 12)
€ 15,600
€ 20,000
€ 15,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘ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 Dodge Caliber 1.8 is 4.7 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 2.5 inches taller than the Renault Mégane TCe 130.
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Renault Mégane TCe 130
60.4
70.9
78.7
57.9
71.2
80.2
70.9 in
Width
71.2 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
60.4 in
Height
57.9 in
103.7
173.8
104
169.1
173.8 in
Length
169.1 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Renault Mégane TCe 130
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3845 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
8.26 %
General
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Renault Mégane TCe 130
PK
Generation
BZ
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 TCe 130
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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5500 rpm
Dodge Caliber 1.8
148 hp
128 hp
Renault Mégane TCe 130
124 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Dodge Caliber 1.8
124 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Performance
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Renault Mégane TCe 130
114 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane TCe 130
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20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 1.8
20.78 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Dodge Caliber 1.8
32 mpg
36 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 130
24 mpg
city
28 mpg
40 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
428 mi
Range
574 mi
Dodge Caliber 1.8
428 mi
574 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 130
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).
123.1 kWh
Dodge Caliber 1.8
140.2 kWh
123.1 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Renault Mégane TCe 130
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1023 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
