The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09) vs. Dodge Caliber 1.8 (06 - 09)
€ 26,300
€ 15,600
€ 26,300
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 D5 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 D5
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 D5
Dodge Caliber 1.8
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.77 %
General
Volvo C30 D5
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 D5
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
1.8L World Gasoline Engine
D5244T8
Engine Code
EBA
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
178 hp
148 hp
Dodge Caliber 1.8
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
124 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
295 lb‑ft
124 lb‑ft
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Performance
Volvo C30 D5
Dodge Caliber 1.8
140 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 1.8
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18.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
18.15 lb/hp
20.78 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D5
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
38 mpg
32 mpg
Dodge Caliber 1.8
28 mpg
city
24 mpg
47 mpg
highway
40 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
601 mi
Range
428 mi
Volvo C30 D5
601 mi
428 mi
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Environmental Impact
127.6 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 D5
127.6 kWh
140.2 kWh
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D5
Dodge Caliber 1.8
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
959 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
