Dodge Caliber vs. Pontiac G5 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 substantially cheaper to get to the dealership than the Pontiac G5. The Pontiac G5 won't save you much money at the pump compared to the Dodge Caliber. As far as fuel economy, the Pontiac G5 beats the Dodge Caliber. The Pontiac G5 isn't much less pricey than the Dodge Caliber as far as MSRP.

Utility
The Dodge Caliber and the Pontiac G5 can accommodate the same number of passengers. Towing is considerably more the Dodge Caliber's forte than it is the Pontiac's.

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

Comfort
Taller drivers will substantially enjoy the extra head room in the Dodge Caliber's front cabin compared to the Pontiac G5. The Dodge Caliber offers more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the Pontiac G5 does.

Dimensions
The Pontiac G5's tank is roughly the same size as the Dodge Caliber's, though the Dodge Caliber's is somewhat larger. The Dodge Caliber and the Pontiac compete for the same parking spaces.

Handling
With their comparable turning circles, the Pontiac G5 and the Dodge Caliber likely handle almost the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Dodge's engine is significantly smaller than the G5's. Remember that smaller engines can be stressed more; on the flip side, smaller engines typically get better gas mileage. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the Pontiac G5 is considerably more powerful than the Dodge Caliber. Torque equals pickup, and the G5 will have picked up and gone by the time the Dodge Caliber finally gets moving.

Warranty
The Pontiac and the Dodge have the same basic warranty.