The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0 (06 - 09) vs. Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07)
€ 22,600

€ 19,000

€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,000
ⓘ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 2.0 CRD DPF.
Volvo C30 2.0
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
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 2.0 CRD DPF
2926 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
381 lb
11.52 %

General
Volvo C30 2.0
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
M
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.0
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
VW EA188
B4204S3
Engine Code
BYL
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
143 hp
138 hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
136 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
130 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

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

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
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20.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.96 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0
20.46 lb/hp
23.96 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
32 mpg
39 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
23 mpg
city
30 mpg
41 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
462 mi
Range
519 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
462 mi
519 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
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).
125.5 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
140.2 kWh
125.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
933 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft







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