Dodge Caliber vs. Subaru Impreza Outback Sport Review

Utility
The Dodge and the Subaru Impreza Outback Sport can accommodate the same number of passengers.

Dimensions
The Impreza Outback Sport is tremendously heavier than the Dodge Caliber. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Subaru than the Dodge Caliber because of its bigger tank. The Dodge Caliber and the Subaru Impreza Outback Sport compete for the same parking spaces.

Convenience
You'll definitely take the Dodge Caliber for a fill-up almost as often as the Impreza Outback Sport.

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 to the dealership as the Subaru Impreza Outback Sport. Regarding fuel economy, the Caliber has the Impreza Outback Sport beat. The Subaru Impreza Outback Sport won't tax your gasoline budget significantly more than the Caliber will. The Dodge Caliber isn't much costlier than the Impreza Outback Sport as far as MSRP.

Handling
With their similar turning circles, the Subaru Impreza Outback Sport and the Dodge Caliber most certainly handle about the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Subaru has a more sizeable engine than the Dodge Caliber. Keep in mind that smaller engines typically get better gas mileage, but a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder. Torque is the force that lets you accelerate quickly, and in this respect, the Subaru is significantly more powerful than the Dodge Caliber. The Caliber could learn a lesson or two from the Subaru Impreza Outback Sport in terms of pickup.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Subaru offers a bit more head room than the Dodge Caliber, there really isn't much of a difference. The Dodge Caliber provides more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the Subaru Impreza Outback Sport does.

Warranty
The Subaru Impreza Outback Sport and the Dodge Caliber have the same basic warranty.