The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane dCi 165 (14 - 15) vs. Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD (10 - 10)
€ 27,000

€ 21,000

€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘ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 4.7 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 2.5 inches lower than the Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD.
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
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 2.2 CRD
3228 lb
Curb Weight
3490 lb
4228 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb

Weight Difference:
262 lb
7.51 %

General
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
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 165
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
ENE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
163 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4200 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 165
163 hp
161 hp
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 165
280 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
Performance
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
134 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane dCi 165
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
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19.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.68 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 165
19.8 lb/hp
21.68 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 165
42 mpg
41 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
34 mpg
city
34 mpg
48 mpg
highway
47 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
665 mi
Range
546 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 165
665 mi
546 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
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).
119.3 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 165
115.2 kWh
119.3 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1001 lb
Maximum Payload
886 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft









32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.7 cu ft