The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0D (06 - 09) vs. Dodge Caliber 2.0 CVT-Automatic (06 - 10)
€ 23,800

€ 19,000

€ 23,800
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 2.0D 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.
Volvo C30 2.0D
Dodge Caliber 2.0
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 2.0D
Dodge Caliber 2.0
3133 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb

Weight Difference:
31 lb
0.98 %

General
Volvo C30 2.0D
Dodge Caliber 2.0
M
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Volvo C30 2.0D
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
2.0L World Gasoline Engine
D4204T
Engine Code
ECN
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 6300 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 hp
154 hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 5100 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
236 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0D
Dodge Caliber 2.0
127 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.0
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23.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
23.38 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0D
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
41 mpg
29 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0
31 mpg
city
23 mpg
51 mpg
highway
34 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
567 mi
Range
391 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
567 mi
391 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Environmental Impact
117.3 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 2.0D
117.3 kWh
153.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0D
Dodge Caliber 2.0
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
924 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