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 6.4 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 3.5 inches lower than the Dodge Caliber 1.8.
Volvo C30 2.0
Dodge Caliber 1.8
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
167.4
103.7
173.8
167.4 in
Length
173.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.0
Dodge Caliber 1.8
2926 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
150 lb
4.88 %

General
Volvo C30 2.0
Dodge Caliber 1.8
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 2.0
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
1.8L World Gasoline Engine
B4204S3
Engine Code
EBA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
143 hp
148 hp
Dodge Caliber 1.8
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
124 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
136 lb‑ft
124 lb‑ft
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
430 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 1.8
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20.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0
20.46 lb/hp
20.78 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
32 mpg
32 mpg
Dodge Caliber 1.8
23 mpg
city
24 mpg
41 mpg
highway
40 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
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
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0
Dodge Caliber 1.8
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
933 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft







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