Toyota Yaris vs. Dodge Caliber 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 significantly cheaper to get to the dealership than the Yaris. The Dodge Caliber pales in comparison to the Toyota in terms of fuel economy. Producing a precise gas mileage evaluation is so difficult that some think not even the federal government can do it, but it looks as though the Toyota Yaris is the winner when it comes to gas mileage. In terms of MSRP, the Yaris costs tremendously less than the Dodge Caliber. The Toyota Yaris will save you a lots_of_money at the pump every year compared to the Dodge Caliber.

Utility
The Toyota and the Dodge Caliber can accommodate the same number of passengers.

Convenience
You'll most certainly take the Dodge Caliber for a fill-up almost as often as the Toyota Yaris.

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

Dimensions
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Dodge Caliber than the Toyota because of its bigger tank. The Toyota Yaris fits in smaller parking spaces than the Dodge Caliber. The Toyota's shorter wheelbase may produce a less-settled highway ride but a sprier feel in daily traffic than the Dodge Caliber.

Performance
With respect to horsepower, the Dodge Caliber packs quite a punch and will knock the Toyota down a few rungs. On the flip side, note that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With its tighter turning circle, the Yaris is quite certainly sprier than the Dodge Caliber, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; however, keep in mind that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The Toyota's engine is substantially smaller than the Dodge's. Note that smaller engines can be stressed more; on the other hand, smaller engines are often cheaper to fix.

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