The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 1.8 (06 - 09) vs. Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)
€ 15,600
€ 45,500
€ 15,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,500
ⓘ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 Dodge Caliber 1.8 is 3.3 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 3.8 inches taller than the Chevrolet Volt.
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Chevrolet Volt
60.4
70.9
78.7
56.7
70.4
78.2
70.9 in
Width
70.4 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.2 in
60.4 in
Height
56.7 in
103.7
173.8
105.7
177.1
173.8 in
Length
177.1 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Chevrolet Volt
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3818 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4707 lb
Weight Difference:
743 lb
19.46 %
General
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Chevrolet Volt
PK
Generation
D1JCI
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Chevrolet Volt
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
1.8L World Gasoline Engine
Engine Series
EBA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Dodge Caliber 1.8
148 hp
148 hp
Chevrolet Volt
124 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Dodge Caliber 1.8
124 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Volt
Performance
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Chevrolet Volt
114 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Volt
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20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.8 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 1.8
20.78 lb/hp
25.8 lb/hp
Chevrolet Volt
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Chevrolet Volt
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
22 kWh✽
( 153 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Dodge Caliber 1.8
32 mpg
153 MPGe
Chevrolet Volt
24 mpg
city
No data
40 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16 kWh
428 mi
Range
74 mi
Dodge Caliber 1.8
428 mi
74 mi
Chevrolet Volt
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
43.9 kWh
Dodge Caliber 1.8
140.2 kWh
43.9 kWh
Chevrolet Volt
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
43 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Chevrolet Volt
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








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














