The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) vs. Dodge Caliber 1.8 (06 - 09)
€ 36,800
€ 15,600
€ 36,800
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 considerably. The Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF is 2 inches shorter, 3 inches wider and 3.9 inches lower than the Dodge Caliber 1.8.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Dodge Caliber 1.8
56.5
73.8
81
60.4
70.9
78.7
73.8 in
Width
70.9 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.7 in
56.5 in
Height
60.4 in
105.1
171.8
103.7
173.8
171.8 in
Length
173.8 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Dodge Caliber 1.8
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4257 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
9.13 %
General
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Dodge Caliber 1.8
RFB
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Straight-four gasoline 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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 hp
148 hp
Dodge Caliber 1.8
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
124 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
288 lb‑ft
124 lb‑ft
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Performance
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Dodge Caliber 1.8
158 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 1.8
▶ REPLAY
12.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
12.26 lb/hp
20.78 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
32 mpg
32 mpg
Dodge Caliber 1.8
26 mpg
city
24 mpg
36 mpg
highway
40 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
420 mi
Range
428 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
420 mi
428 mi
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Environmental Impact
140.2 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 R.S. TCe 280 GPF
140.2 kWh
140.2 kWh
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
299 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Dodge Caliber 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
873 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.7 cu ft
