The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane TCe 180 (10 - 12) vs. Dodge Caliber 1.8 (06 - 09)
€ 24,700
€ 15,600
€ 24,700
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 slightly. The Renault Mégane TCe 180 is 4.7 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 2.5 inches lower than the Dodge Caliber 1.8.
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Dodge Caliber 1.8
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 TCe 180
Dodge Caliber 1.8
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Dodge Caliber 1.8
BZ
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane TCe 180
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 180
178 hp
148 hp
Dodge Caliber 1.8
221 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
124 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 180
221 lb‑ft
124 lb‑ft
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Performance
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Dodge Caliber 1.8
143 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane TCe 180
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 1.8
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17.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 180
17.28 lb/hp
20.78 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 180
31 mpg
32 mpg
Dodge Caliber 1.8
22 mpg
city
24 mpg
40 mpg
highway
40 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
484 mi
Range
428 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 180
484 mi
428 mi
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Environmental Impact
145.8 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 TCe 180
145.8 kWh
140.2 kWh
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Dodge Caliber 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.7 cu ft
