The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 2.4 R/T (06 - 08) vs. Volvo C30 2.0 (09 - 12)
€ 23,000
€ 22,700
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘ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 5.9 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 3.5 inches taller than the Volvo C30 2.0.
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Volvo C30 2.0
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 2.4
Volvo C30 2.0
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
134 lb
4.12 %
General
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Volvo C30 2.0
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 manual transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Volvo C30 2.0
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
B4204S3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.4
168 hp
143 hp
Volvo C30 2.0
162 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.4
162 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.0
Performance
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Volvo C30 2.0
119 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0
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19.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.8 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.4
19.36 lb/hp
21.8 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.4
29 mpg
31 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
23 mpg
city
22 mpg
35 mpg
highway
41 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
391 mi
Range
450 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.4
391 mi
450 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
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).
144 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.4
153.5 kWh
144 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Volvo C30 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
741 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
