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 6.4 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 3.9 inches taller than the Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe.
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
60.4
70.9
78.7
56.6
70.2
80.3
70.9 in
Width
70.2 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
60.4 in
Height
56.6 in
103.7
173.8
103.9
167.4
173.8 in
Length
167.4 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3018 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.85 %
General
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
PK
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Straight-four gasoline 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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Dodge Caliber 1.8
148 hp
108 hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
124 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Dodge Caliber 1.8
124 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
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
541 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
▶ REPLAY
20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 1.8
20.78 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Dodge Caliber 1.8
32 mpg
52 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
24 mpg
city
41 mpg
40 mpg
highway
62 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
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
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
