Dodge Caliber vs. Kia Rio5 Review

Performance
With respect to horsepower, the Dodge packs quite a punch and will knock the Kia down a few rungs. On the flip side, remember that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With their comparable turning radii, the Kia and the Dodge likely handle about the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Kia and the Dodge Caliber have similar-sized engines, with a slight advantage to the Dodge Caliber. Torque is the force that lets you accelerate quickly, and in this respect, the Dodge Caliber is considerably more powerful than the Kia Rio5.

Utility
The Kia Rio5 and the Dodge Caliber can accommodate the same number of passengers.

Convenience
You definitely won't have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the Dodge than with the Rio5, because both offer comparable mileage ranges.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Dodge offers a bit more head room than the Kia Rio5, there frankly isn't much of a difference. While the rear of the Dodge offers a bit more head- and leg-room than the Kia Rio5, there honestly isn't much of a difference.

Dimensions
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Dodge Caliber than the Kia Rio5 because of its bigger tank. The Kia Rio5 and the Dodge Caliber 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. It costs roughly the same to get the Dodge Caliber to the dealership as the Kia Rio5. The Caliber pales in comparison to the Kia Rio5 as far as fuel economy. The Caliber will tax your gas budget considerably more than the Kia Rio5 will. With respect to MSRP, the Kia Rio5 costs substantially less than the Caliber.

Warranty
The basic after-sale protection that comes with the Dodge Caliber isn't quite as generous as the Kia Rio5's.