The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07) vs. Volvo C30 D4 Geartronic (09 - 12)
€ 19,000

€ 28,800

€ 19,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.9 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 3.5 inches taller than the Volvo C30 D4.
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Volvo C30 D4
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
168
173.8 in
Length
168 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Volvo C30 D4
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3419 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.28 %

General
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Volvo C30 D4
PK
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Volvo C30 D4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
VW EA188
Engine Series
BYL
Engine Code
D5204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
138 hp
175 hp
Volvo C30 D4
229 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
229 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D4
Performance
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Volvo C30 D4
122 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D4
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23.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.54 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
23.96 lb/hp
19.54 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Volvo C30 D4
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
39 mpg
41 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
30 mpg
city
30 mpg
46 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
519 mi
Range
642 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
519 mi
642 mi
Volvo C30 D4
Environmental Impact
125.5 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).
119.3 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
125.5 kWh
119.3 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Volvo C30 D4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
769 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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