Dodge Caliber vs. Toyota Matrix Review

Utility
Neither the Toyota nor the Dodge Caliber has a marked advantage in terms of seating capacity. The Dodge Caliber outpulls the Matrix by a sizeable margin.

Dimensions
The Toyota Matrix's tank is roughly the same size as the Dodge Caliber's, though the Dodge Caliber's is slightly bigger. The Toyota and the Dodge Caliber compete for the same parking spaces.

Convenience
The Matrix's fuel tank will need to be replenished more often than the unit in the Dodge Caliber.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The Caliber is considerably cheaper to get to the dealership than the Toyota Matrix. With respect to fuel economy, the Dodge Caliber has the Toyota Matrix beat. There honestly isn't much of a difference in gas mileage here, but if you must know, the Caliber is a bit more economical than the Toyota Matrix. The Toyota Matrix isn't much more expensive than the Dodge Caliber as far as MSRP.

Handling
With their similar turning circles, the Dodge Caliber and the Toyota most certainly handle almost the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the Toyota isn't much more powerful than the Dodge Caliber.

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

Warranty
The Caliber and the Toyota Matrix have the same basic warranty.