The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane TCe 180 (10 - 12) vs. Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07)
€ 24,700

€ 19,000

€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,000
ⓘ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 TCe 180 is 4.7 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 2.5 inches lower than the Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF.
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
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 2.0 CRD DPF
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.99 %

General
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
BZ
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
VW EA188
Engine Code
BYL
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 180
178 hp
138 hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
221 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 180
221 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Performance
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
143 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane TCe 180
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
▶ REPLAY
17.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.96 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 180
17.28 lb/hp
23.96 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 180
31 mpg
39 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
22 mpg
city
30 mpg
40 mpg
highway
46 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
484 mi
Range
519 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 180
484 mi
519 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
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).
125.5 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 180
145.8 kWh
125.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft









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