2007 Dodge Caliber vs. 2007 Renault Clio
To start off, both 2007 Dodge Caliber and 2007 Renault Clio were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Caliber is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Caliber (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2007 Renault Clio. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Caliber should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Clio.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Dodge Caliber (170 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Clio. (160 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Caliber will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Caliber | 2007 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Dodge | Renault |
| Model | Caliber | Clio |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1459 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.5 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 55 L |
