The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100 (12 - 13) vs. Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07)
€ 16,000
€ 19,000
€ 16,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,000
ⓘ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 Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100 is 4.7 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 2.5 inches lower than the Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF.
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
57.9
71.2
80.2
60.4
70.9
78.7
71.2 in
Width
70.9 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.7 in
57.9 in
Height
60.4 in
104
169.1
103.7
173.8
169.1 in
Length
173.8 in
104 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
3796 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
485 lb
14.67 %
General
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
BZ
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
VW EA188
Engine Code
BYL
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
99 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
99 hp
138 hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
109 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
109 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Performance
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
118 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
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28.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.96 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
28.51 lb/hp
23.96 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
35 mpg
39 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
26 mpg
city
30 mpg
43 mpg
highway
46 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
548 mi
Range
519 mi
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
548 mi
519 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
125.5 kWh
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
128.7 kWh
125.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
974 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.7 cu ft
