The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane dCi 165 (12 - 13) 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 165 is 12 cm shorter, 0.8 cm wider and 6.4 cm lower than the Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF.
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
1471
1808
2037
1535
1800
2000
1808 mm
Width
1800 mm
2037 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2000 mm
1471 mm
Height
1535 mm
2641
4295
2635
4415
4295 mm
Length
4415 mm
2641 mm
Wheelbase
2635 mm
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
1464 kg
Kerb Weight
1500 kg
1918 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2000 kg

Weight Difference:
36 kg
2.4 %

General
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
BZ
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane dCi 165
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
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
163 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 165
163 bhp
138 bhp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
380 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
310 NM
at 1750 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 165
380 NM
310 NM
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Performance
Renault Mégane dCi 165
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
118 m
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane dCi 165
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
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8.98 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.87 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane dCi 165
8.98 kg/bhp
10.87 kg/bhp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 165
50 mpg
46 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
41 mpg
city
36 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
55 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
665 mi
Range
519 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 165
665 mi
519 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
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).
125.5 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 165
115.2 kWh
125.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
145 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
161 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
454 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
405 L
Boot Capacity
352 L









1162 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1013 L