The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 2.4 R/T (06 - 08) vs. Volvo C30 1.8F (Ethanol) (07 - 09)
€ 23,000

€ 21,200

€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Dodge Caliber 2.4 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 1.8F.
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Volvo C30 1.8F
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 2.4
Volvo C30 1.8F
3252 lb
Curb Weight
2926 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
326 lb
10.03 %

General
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Volvo C30 1.8F
PK
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Type
Ethanol

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Volvo C30 1.8F
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
2.4L World Gasoline Engine
Engine Series
ED3
Engine Code
B4184S8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.4
168 hp
123 hp
Volvo C30 1.8F
162 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.4
162 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 1.8F
Performance
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Volvo C30 1.8F
119 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.8F
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19.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.79 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.4
19.36 lb/hp
23.79 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.8F
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Volvo C30 1.8F
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.4
29 mpg
25 mpg
Volvo C30 1.8F
23 mpg
city
18 mpg
35 mpg
highway
32 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
391 mi
Range
360 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.4
391 mi
360 mi
Volvo C30 1.8F
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
300.9 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.4
153.5 kWh
300.9 kWh
Volvo C30 1.8F
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Volvo C30 1.8F
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1003 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