The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. Dodge Caliber 2.4 R/T (06 - 08)
€ 19,900
€ 23,000
€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 1.6 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.9 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 3.5 inches lower than the Dodge Caliber 2.4.
Volvo C30 1.6
Dodge Caliber 2.4
57
70.2
80.3
60.4
70.9
78.7
70.2 in
Width
70.9 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.7 in
57 in
Height
60.4 in
103.9
168
103.7
173.8
168 in
Length
173.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6
Dodge Caliber 2.4
2985 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
267 lb
8.21 %
General
Volvo C30 1.6
Dodge Caliber 2.4
M
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.6
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
2.4L World Gasoline Engine
B4164S3
Engine Code
ED3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
99 hp
168 hp
Dodge Caliber 2.4
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
111 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6
Dodge Caliber 2.4
115 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.4
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30.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.36 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6
30.15 lb/hp
19.36 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6
34 mpg
29 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.4
25 mpg
city
23 mpg
41 mpg
highway
35 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
488 mi
Range
391 mi
Volvo C30 1.6
488 mi
391 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
153.5 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6
132.6 kWh
153.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6
Dodge Caliber 2.4
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
763 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.7 cu ft
