The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane dCi 160 (12 - 12) vs. Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07)
€ 26,800
€ 19,000
€ 26,800
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 dCi 160 is 4.7 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 2.5 inches lower than the Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF.
Renault Mégane dCi 160
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 dCi 160
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
3228 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4228 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.39 %
General
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
BZ
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
VW EA188
Engine Code
BYL
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 160
158 hp
138 hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 160
280 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Performance
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
134 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
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20.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.96 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 160
20.43 lb/hp
23.96 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 160
41 mpg
39 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
33 mpg
city
30 mpg
48 mpg
highway
46 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
654 mi
Range
519 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 160
654 mi
519 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Environmental Impact
117.3 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 dCi 160
117.3 kWh
125.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1001 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
