Dodge Caliber 2006 vs Renault Megane 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 156 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 191 NM | 151 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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Dodge Caliber is more dynamic to drive. Dodge Caliber engine produces 46 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power Dodge Caliber reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 7.0 | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dodge Caliber consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Dodge Caliber could require 165 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Renault Megane engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 26 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Dodge Avenger, Chrysler Sebring | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Dacia Duster | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Megane might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Renault Megane 2006 1.6 engine: The engine is very robust and long-lived, up to half a million kilometres, and can suffer minor damage, but overall it is quite reliable. Fuel consumption is relatively high for these engines, but they are not ... More about Renault Megane 2006 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.46 m | |
| Dodge Caliber is 8 cm shorter than the Renault Megane, 2 cm wider, while the height of Dodge Caliber is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 524 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1360 litres | 1600 litres | |
| Dodge Caliber has 4 litres more trunk space than the Renault Megane. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Megane (by 240 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`930 | 1`795 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 1400 | |
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