2008 Dodge Caliber vs. 2008 Volvo S60
To start off, both 2008 Dodge Caliber and 2008 Volvo S60 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,433 cc (5 cylinders), 2008 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volvo S60 weights approximately 16 kg more than 2008 Dodge Caliber.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Dodge Caliber (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volvo S60. (230 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Caliber will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volvo S60.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Dodge Caliber | 2008 Volvo S60 | |
Make | Dodge | Volvo |
Model | Caliber | S60 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2433 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 320 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 8.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1501 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 70 L |