The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP (09 - 12) vs. Dodge Caliber 2.4 R/T (06 - 08)
€ 23,600
€ 23,000
€ 23,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 FAP is 4.7 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 2.5 inches lower than the Dodge Caliber 2.4.
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
Dodge Caliber 2.4
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 FAP
Dodge Caliber 2.4
3217 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4147 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.08 %
General
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
Dodge Caliber 2.4
BZ
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
2.4L World Gasoline Engine
Engine Code
ED3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
158 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
158 hp
168 hp
Dodge Caliber 2.4
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
280 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Performance
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
Dodge Caliber 2.4
134 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.4
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20.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.36 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
20.36 lb/hp
19.36 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
40 mpg
29 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.4
31 mpg
city
23 mpg
47 mpg
highway
35 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
632 mi
Range
391 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
632 mi
391 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
153.5 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
121.3 kWh
153.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
Dodge Caliber 2.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
930 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.7 cu ft
