The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane dCi 165 (12 - 13) vs. Dodge Caliber 1.8 (06 - 09)
€ 26,800
€ 15,600
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,600
ⓘ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 165 is 4.7 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 2.5 inches lower than the Dodge Caliber 1.8.
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Dodge Caliber 1.8
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 165
Dodge Caliber 1.8
3228 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4228 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
152 lb
4.71 %
General
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Dodge Caliber 1.8
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 165
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
1.8L World Gasoline Engine
Engine Code
EBA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
163 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 165
163 hp
148 hp
Dodge Caliber 1.8
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
124 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 165
280 lb‑ft
124 lb‑ft
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Performance
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Dodge Caliber 1.8
134 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 165
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 1.8
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19.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 165
19.8 lb/hp
20.78 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 165
42 mpg
32 mpg
Dodge Caliber 1.8
34 mpg
city
24 mpg
48 mpg
highway
40 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
665 mi
Range
428 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 165
665 mi
428 mi
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
140.2 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 165
115.2 kWh
140.2 kWh
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Dodge Caliber 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1001 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.7 cu ft
