The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 2.4 R/T (06 - 08) vs. Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10)
€ 23,000

€ 26,500

€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘ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 D5.
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Volvo C30 D5
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 D5
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3221 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
31 lb
0.95 %

General
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Volvo C30 D5
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 2.4
Volvo C30 D5
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
2.4L World Gasoline Engine
Engine Series
ED3
Engine Code
D5244T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.4
168 hp
178 hp
Volvo C30 D5
162 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.4
162 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D5
Performance
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Volvo C30 D5
119 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo C30 D5
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19.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.1 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.4
19.36 lb/hp
18.1 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.4
29 mpg
38 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
23 mpg
city
28 mpg
35 mpg
highway
47 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
391 mi
Range
601 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.4
391 mi
601 mi
Volvo C30 D5
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).
127.6 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.4
153.5 kWh
127.6 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Volvo C30 D5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
968 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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