The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 1.8 (06 - 09) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)
€ 15,600

€ 33,000

€ 15,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Dodge Caliber 1.8 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.8 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 4.5 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance.
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
60.4
70.9
78.7
55.9
70.2
80.4
70.9 in
Width
70.2 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
60.4 in
Height
55.9 in
103.7
173.8
104.2
172
173.8 in
Length
172 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3479 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb

Weight Difference:
403 lb
11.58 %

General
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
1.8L World Gasoline Engine
Engine Series
EBA
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Dodge Caliber 1.8
148 hp
197 hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
124 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Dodge Caliber 1.8
124 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Performance
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
114 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 1.8
20.78 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Dodge Caliber 1.8
32 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
24 mpg
city
56 mpg
40 mpg
highway
65 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
428 mi
Range
1014 mi
Dodge Caliber 1.8
428 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
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).
78.2 kWh
Dodge Caliber 1.8
140.2 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
941 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








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