The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber SRT-4 (08 - 10) vs. Volvo C30 2.0 (09 - 12)
€ 31,500

€ 22,700

€ 31,500
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 SRT-4 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.3 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 2.9 inches taller than the Volvo C30 2.0.
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
Volvo C30 2.0
59.8
70.3
78.1
57
70.2
80.3
70.3 in
Width
70.2 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
59.8 in
Height
57 in
103.7
174.3
103.9
168
174.3 in
Length
168 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
Volvo C30 2.0
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
201 lb
6.06 %

General
Dodge Caliber SRT-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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
Volvo C30 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
2.4L World Gasoline Engine
Engine Series
ED4
Engine Code
B4204S3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
291 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
291 hp
143 hp
Volvo C30 2.0
268 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
268 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.0
Performance
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
Volvo C30 2.0
131 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber SRT-4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0
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11.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.8 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
11.4 lb/hp
21.8 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
27 mpg
31 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
20 mpg
city
22 mpg
34 mpg
highway
41 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
360 mi
Range
450 mi
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
360 mi
450 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
Environmental Impact
166.7 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 SRT-4
166.7 kWh
144 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
Volvo C30 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1113 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