The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12) vs. Dodge Caliber 1.8 (06 - 09)
€ 23,000
€ 15,600
€ 23,000
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 D2 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.9 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 3.9 inches lower than the Dodge Caliber 1.8.
Volvo C30 D2
Dodge Caliber 1.8
56.6
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
56.6 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 D2
Dodge Caliber 1.8
3188 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.51 %
General
Volvo C30 D2
Dodge Caliber 1.8
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D2
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
1.8L World Gasoline Engine
D4162T
Engine Code
EBA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Volvo C30 D2
113 hp
148 hp
Dodge Caliber 1.8
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
124 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Volvo C30 D2
199 lb‑ft
124 lb‑ft
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Performance
Volvo C30 D2
Dodge Caliber 1.8
121 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 1.8
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28.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D2
28.21 lb/hp
20.78 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D2
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Volvo C30 D2
55 mpg
32 mpg
Dodge Caliber 1.8
44 mpg
city
24 mpg
62 mpg
highway
40 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
795 mi
Range
428 mi
Volvo C30 D2
795 mi
428 mi
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Environmental Impact
88.5 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 D2
88.5 kWh
140.2 kWh
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D2
Dodge Caliber 1.8
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
736 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













