Renault Clio 2009 vs Dodge Caliber 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 85 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.4 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Dodge Caliber is a more dynamic driving. Renault Clio engine produces 55 HP less power than Dodge Caliber, whereas torque is 90 NM less than Dodge Caliber. Due to the lower power, Renault Clio reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.4 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Renault Clio is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Clio consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Dodge Caliber, which means that by driving the Renault Clio over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Clio consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Dodge Caliber. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1170 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 1300 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 1010 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Clio gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Nissan Juke | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Jeep Patriot, Dodge Journey | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Clio might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Dodge Caliber engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Renault Clio 2009 1.5 engine: The engine has many modifications, is sufficiently common and spare parts are available. The fuel consumption/power ratio is good. The fuel injection system can be a problem and the timing belt change interval ... More about Renault Clio 2009 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.23 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.54 m | |
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Renault Clio is smaller. Renault Clio is 19 cm shorter than the Dodge Caliber, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Clio is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 439 litres | 524 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1360 litres | |
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Dodge Caliber has more luggage space. Renault Clio has 85 litres less trunk space than the Dodge Caliber. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Clio is 0.7 metres less than that of the Dodge Caliber, which means Renault Clio can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`690 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 2600 | |
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