The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07) vs. Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100 (08 - 12)
€ 19,000

€ 16,000

€ 19,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,000
ⓘ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 2.0 CRD DPF is 4.7 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 2.5 inches taller than the Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100.
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
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 2.0 CRD DPF
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
3307 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3796 lb

Weight Difference:
485 lb
14.67 %

General
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
PK
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
VW EA188
Engine Series
BYL
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 5500 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
138 hp
99 hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
229 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
229 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Performance
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
122 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
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23.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.51 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
23.96 lb/hp
28.51 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
39 mpg
35 mpg
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
30 mpg
city
26 mpg
46 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
519 mi
Range
548 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
519 mi
548 mi
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Environmental Impact
125.5 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).
128.7 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
125.5 kWh
128.7 kWh
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
974 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft









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