Dodge Caliber vs. Nissan Versa Review

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 Nissan Versa. As far as gas mileage, the Nissan Versa and the Dodge Caliber don't differ much. The Dodge Caliber won't tax your gas budget considerably more than the Nissan Versa will. The Dodge is tremendously pricier than the Nissan Versa when it comes to MSRP.

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

Convenience
You'll likely take the Dodge Caliber for a fill-up about as often as the Nissan.

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

Dimensions
The Nissan Versa's tank is roughly the same size as the Dodge Caliber's, though the Dodge Caliber's is a little bigger. The Dodge Caliber and the Nissan Versa compete for the same parking spaces.

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

Handling
With their similar turning radii, the Nissan Versa and the Dodge Caliber quite certainly handle almost the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Dodge Caliber's engine isn't much more sizeable than the Versa's. The Nissan Versa could learn a lesson or two from the Dodge Caliber in terms of torque.

Warranty
The Dodge Caliber and the Nissan Versa have the same basic after-sale protection.