The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 2.4 R/T (06 - 08) vs. Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100 (08 - 12)
€ 23,000
€ 16,000
€ 23,000
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 2.4 is 4.7 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 2.5 inches taller than the Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100.
Dodge Caliber 2.4
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 2.4
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
3252 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3796 lb
Weight Difference:
430 lb
13.22 %
General
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
2.4L World Gasoline Engine
Engine Series
ED3
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 5500 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.4
168 hp
99 hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
162 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.4
162 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Performance
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
119 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
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19.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.51 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.4
19.36 lb/hp
28.51 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.4
29 mpg
35 mpg
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
23 mpg
city
26 mpg
35 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
391 mi
Range
548 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.4
391 mi
548 mi
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Environmental Impact
153.5 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 2.4
153.5 kWh
128.7 kWh
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 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
