2009 Dodge Caliber vs. 2009 Renault Thalia
To start off, both 2009 Dodge Caliber and 2009 Renault Thalia were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Caliber is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Caliber (285 HP) has 221 more horse power than 2009 Renault Thalia. (64 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Caliber should accelerate faster than 2009 Renault Thalia.
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, 2009 Dodge Caliber (359 Nm) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Renault Thalia. (160 Nm). This means 2009 Dodge Caliber will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Renault Thalia. 2009 Renault Thalia has automatic transmission and 2009 Dodge Caliber has manual transmission. 2009 Dodge Caliber will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Renault Thalia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Caliber | 2009 Renault Thalia | |
| Make | Dodge | Renault |
| Model | Caliber | Thalia |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 64 HP |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4261 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1639 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1439 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2473 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 4.5 L/100km |
