Dodge Caliber vs. Subaru Impreza Review

Performance
As far as horsepower, the Subaru Impreza packs quite a wallop and will knock the Caliber down a few rungs. However, keep in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With their similar turning radii, the Subaru Impreza and the Caliber quite certainly handle approximately the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Subaru Impreza's engine is considerably more massive than the Dodge's. Note that more sizeable engines may use more gasoline than smaller ones. Torque equals pickup, and the Impreza will have picked up and gone by the time the Dodge Caliber finally gets moving. The Dodge Caliber could learn a lesson or two from the Impreza regarding torque.

Utility
Neither the Subaru Impreza nor the Dodge Caliber has a marked advantage as far as seating capacity.

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

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Subaru Impreza offers a bit more head room than the Dodge Caliber, there honestly isn't much of a difference. The ampler interior dimensions of the Dodge make it more spacious for your passengers than the Subaru Impreza.

Dimensions
The Subaru Impreza is tremendously more bulky than the Caliber. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Subaru Impreza than the Dodge Caliber because of its larger tank. The Dodge Caliber and the Impreza 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 about the same to get the Dodge to the dealership as the Subaru Impreza. The Subaru Impreza pales in comparison to the Caliber when it comes to gas mileage. The Dodge Caliber is substantially less pricey than the Subaru Impreza when it comes to MSRP.

Warranty
The Caliber and the Subaru Impreza have the same basic after-sale protection.