The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane dCi 165 (12 - 13) vs. Dodge Caliber 2.4 R/T (06 - 08)
€ 26,800

€ 23,000

€ 26,800
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 165 is 12 cm shorter, 0.8 cm wider and 6.4 cm lower than the Dodge Caliber 2.4.
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Dodge Caliber 2.4
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 2.4
1464 kg
Kerb Weight
1475 kg
1918 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1930 kg

Weight Difference:
11 kg
0.75 %

General
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Dodge Caliber 2.4
BZ
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded (91 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
2.4L World Gasoline Engine
Engine Code
ED3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
2359 CC
163 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 165
163 bhp
168 bhp
Dodge Caliber 2.4
380 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 4500 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 165
380 NM
220 NM
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Performance
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Dodge Caliber 2.4
134 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec

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

Dodge Caliber 2.4
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8.98 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.78 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane dCi 165
8.98 kg/bhp
8.78 kg/bhp
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 165
50 mpg
35 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.4
41 mpg
city
27 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
42 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
665 mi
Range
391 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 165
665 mi
391 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.4
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).
153.5 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 165
115.2 kWh
153.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
145 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Dodge Caliber 2.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
454 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
405 L
Boot Capacity
352 L









1162 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1013 L