Handling
With their similar turning circles, the Cobalt and the Dodge Caliber most certainly handle approximately the same into and out of tight spots.
Drivetrain
The Chevrolet Cobalt has a more massive engine than the Caliber. Remember that smaller engines are often cheaper to fix, but smaller engines can be stressed more.
Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the Cobalt is significantly more powerful than the Dodge Caliber.
Utility
The Chevrolet and the Dodge can accommodate the same number of passengers.
The Dodge outpulls the Chevrolet Cobalt by a large margin.
Convenience
The Caliber's fuel tank will need to be replenished more often than the unit in the Chevrolet Cobalt.
Comfort
Taller drivers will significantly enjoy the extra head room in the Dodge's front cabin compared to the Chevrolet Cobalt.
The ampler interior dimensions of the Dodge Caliber make it more spacious for your passengers than the Cobalt.
Dimensions
The Cobalt's tank is roughly the same size as the Dodge Caliber's, though the Dodge Caliber's is a bit bigger.
The Caliber and the Chevrolet Cobalt compete for the same parking spaces.
Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The Dodge Caliber is significantly cheaper to get to the dealership than the Chevrolet Cobalt.
The Dodge Caliber won't tax your gasoline budget significantly more than the Chevrolet Cobalt will.
In terms of fuel economy, the Chevrolet Cobalt bests the Dodge Caliber.
The Dodge is considerably more expensive than the Chevrolet Cobalt with respect to MSRP.
Warranty
The Dodge Caliber and the Chevrolet have the same basic warranty.