Dodge Caliber vs. Kia Forte Koup Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs about the same to get the Dodge Caliber to the dealership as the Kia Forte Koup. The Caliber won't save you much money at the pump compared to the Kia Forte Koup. In terms of gas mileage, the Kia Forte Koup and the Dodge Caliber don't differ much. In terms of MSRP, the Dodge Caliber costs considerably more than the Forte Koup.

Utility
The Dodge Caliber and the Kia Forte Koup can accommodate the same number of passengers.

Convenience
The Dodge Caliber's fuel tank will need to be replenished a bit more often than the unit in the Kia Forte Koup.

Comfort
Taller drivers will significantly enjoy the extra head room in the Caliber's front cabin compared to the Forte Koup. The ampler interior dimensions of the Dodge Caliber make it substantially roomier for your passengers than the Forte Koup.

Dimensions
The Dodge Caliber's tank is roughly the same size as the Kia Forte Koup's, though the Forte Koup's is somewhat larger. The Dodge Caliber and the Kia Forte Koup compete for the same parking spaces.

Handling
With their comparable turning circles, the Forte Koup and the Dodge Caliber definitely handle roughly the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Dodge Caliber's engine is slightly smaller than the Forte Koup's, but not terribly so. Torque equals pickup, and the Kia will have picked up and gone by the time the Dodge Caliber finally gets moving.

Warranty
The basic warranty that comes with the Caliber isn't quite as generous as the Forte Koup's.