Dodge Caliber vs. Subaru Legacy Review

Handling
The Dodge and the Subaru Legacy have about comparable tires.

Drivetrain
The Legacy's engine isn't much more massive than the Caliber's. The Dodge Caliber has no lessons to learn in terms of torque from the Subaru Legacy.

Utility
The Subaru Legacy's more massive trunk will accommodate more big objects than the Dodge Caliber. Neither the Dodge Caliber nor the Subaru has a marked advantage with respect to seating capacity.

Convenience
You'll quite certainly have to take the Dodge Caliber for a fill-up more often than the Subaru Legacy because of its tank size and gas mileage.

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

Dimensions
The Subaru Legacy is slightly more ponderous than the Dodge Caliber. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Legacy than the Caliber because of its bigger tank. The Dodge Caliber rides lower than the Legacy, which is a good thing for its center of gravity and ease of access. The Dodge Caliber and the Subaru Legacy 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 approximately the same to get the Caliber to the dealership as the Subaru Legacy. As far as gas mileage, the Legacy has the Dodge beat. Regarding MSRP, the Subaru Legacy costs tremendously more than the Dodge.

Overview
The Subaru Legacy and the Caliber have the same basic warranty.