The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 1.8 (06 - 09) vs. Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (06 - 07)
€ 15,600
€ 31,000
€ 15,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,000
ⓘ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 3.5 inches taller than the Volvo C30 T5.
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Volvo C30 T5
60.4
70.9
78.7
57
70.2
80.3
70.9 in
Width
70.2 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
60.4 in
Height
57 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 T5
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
93 lb
2.94 %
General
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Volvo C30 T5
PK
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Volvo C30 T5
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
1.8L World Gasoline Engine
Engine Series
EBA
Engine Code
B5254T3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 5000 rpm
Dodge Caliber 1.8
148 hp
217 hp
Volvo C30 T5
124 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Dodge Caliber 1.8
124 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 T5
Performance
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Volvo C30 T5
114 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 T5
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20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.6 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 1.8
20.78 lb/hp
14.6 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Dodge Caliber 1.8
32 mpg
25 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
24 mpg
city
17 mpg
40 mpg
highway
35 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
428 mi
Range
410 mi
Dodge Caliber 1.8
428 mi
410 mi
Volvo C30 T5
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).
178.2 kWh
Dodge Caliber 1.8
140.2 kWh
178.2 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Volvo C30 T5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
933 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
