The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) vs. Dodge Caliber 2.4 R/T (06 - 08)
€ 36,800
€ 23,000
€ 36,800
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 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 2.4.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Dodge Caliber 2.4
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 2.4
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4257 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.9 %
General
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Dodge Caliber 2.4
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 2.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
2.4L World Gasoline Engine
Engine Code
ED3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 hp
168 hp
Dodge Caliber 2.4
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
288 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Performance
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Dodge Caliber 2.4
158 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.4
▶ REPLAY
12.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.36 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
12.26 lb/hp
19.36 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
32 mpg
29 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.4
26 mpg
city
23 mpg
36 mpg
highway
35 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
420 mi
Range
391 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
420 mi
391 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.4
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).
153.5 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
140.2 kWh
153.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
299 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Dodge Caliber 2.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
873 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.7 cu ft
