The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0 (06 - 09) vs. Dodge Caliber 1.8 (06 - 09)
€ 22,600

€ 15,600

€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 2.0 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 16.3 cm shorter, 1.8 cm narrower and 8.8 cm lower than the Dodge Caliber 1.8.
Volvo C30 2.0
Dodge Caliber 1.8
1447
1782
2039
1535
1800
2000
1782 mm
Width
1800 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2000 mm
1447 mm
Height
1535 mm
2640
4252
2635
4415
4252 mm
Length
4415 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2635 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.0
Dodge Caliber 1.8
1327 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg

Weight Difference:
68 kg
4.87 %

General
Volvo C30 2.0
Dodge Caliber 1.8
M
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded (91 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.0
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
1.8L World Gasoline Engine
B4204S3
Engine Code
EBA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1999 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
143 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
143 bhp
148 bhp
Dodge Caliber 1.8
185 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
168 NM
at 5200 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
185 NM
168 NM
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0
Dodge Caliber 1.8
130 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
165 m
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 1.8
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9.28 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.43 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0
9.28 kg/bhp
9.43 kg/bhp
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
38 mpg
38 mpg
Dodge Caliber 1.8
28 mpg
city
28 mpg
49 mpg
motorway
48 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
462 mi
Range
428 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
462 mi
428 mi
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
140.2 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
140.2 kWh
140.2 kWh
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
177 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0
Dodge Caliber 1.8
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
423 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
352 L







921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1013 L