The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 1.8 (06 - 09) vs. Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09)
€ 15,600

€ 21,800

€ 15,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Dodge Caliber 1.8 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 16.3 cm longer, 1.8 cm wider and 9.8 cm taller than the Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe.
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
1535
1800
2000
1437
1782
2039
1800 mm
Width
1782 mm
2000 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1535 mm
Height
1437 mm
2635
4415
2640
4252
4415 mm
Length
4252 mm
2635 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1369 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1780 kg

Weight Difference:
26 kg
1.86 %

General
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
PK
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Regular Unleaded (91 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
1.8L World Gasoline Engine
Engine Series
EBA
Engine Code
D4164T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
148 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Dodge Caliber 1.8
148 bhp
108 bhp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
168 NM
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1750 rpm
Dodge Caliber 1.8
168 NM
240 NM
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Performance
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
114 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
165 m
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
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9.43 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.68 kg/bhp
Dodge Caliber 1.8
9.43 kg/bhp
12.68 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Dodge Caliber 1.8
38 mpg
63 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
28 mpg
city
50 mpg
48 mpg
motorway
74 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
428 mi
Range
718 mi
Dodge Caliber 1.8
428 mi
718 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
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).
92.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber 1.8
140.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
177 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
495 kg
Maximum Payload
411 kg
352 L
Boot Capacity
278 L







1013 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L