Dodge Challenger vs Dodge Caliber
Overview | |
MSRP$31,965 | MSRP$13,925 |
Average price$30,986 | Average price$5,432 |
Listings9178 | Listings165 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.2 out of 10 | Expert reviews5.8 out of 10 |
Pros
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Reviews SummaryIn celebration of their final year turning perfectly good 305/35ZR20 Pirelli P Zeros into black stripes and circles on pavement, the Hemi V8-powered 2023 Challengers come in several “Last Call” special-edition models. Based on the R/T Scat Pack, the Challenger Shakedown and Swinger versions are limited to 1,000 examples each. Dodge will build 3,000 SRT Demon 170 models for the U.S. market, each making 1,025 horsepower. The rarest “Last Call” 2023 Challenger is the Black Ghost, limited to 300 units. Verdict: For better and for worse, the 2023 Dodge Challenger is a time capsule, sending drivers back to an era where horsepower was the ultimate goal and fuel economy was a merely trivial anecdote. As it enters its final year, the Challenger offers more power than ever before, giving a dose of muscle-car performance heavy enough to match its irresistibly cool looks. | |
Reviews SummaryThe Caliber joined Dodge’s lineup last year as a practical successor to the Neon and started winning a few hearts with its reasonable price tag and comfortable interior. Optional all-wheel-drive makes the Caliber a viable crossover alternative for buyers living in places where the weather gets nasty, but the specs may not be enough. Useful hatchbacks are a rare breed on the market today, as many buyers are opting for SUVs from Jeep, Hyundai, and Honda, so the Caliber enjoys somewhat limited competition. The Toyota Matrix and Nissan Versa are closest to going toe-to-toe with the Caliber, but it’s the Toyota that dominates the segment. The Caliber is less refined and less efficient than the Matrix, but the price will be much better for many buyers’ budgets. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.6L 303 hp V6 | Engine1.8L 148 hp I4 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower303 hp @ 6350 rpm | Horsepower148 hp @ 6500 rpm |
MPG City19 | MPG City24 |
MPG Highway30 | MPG Highway29 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.6L 303 hp V6 | Engine Name1.8L 148 hp I4 |
Torque268 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm | Torque125 lb-ft @ 5200 rpm |
Horsepower303 hp @ 6350 rpm | Horsepower148 hp @ 6500 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City19 | MPG City24 |
MPG Highway30 | MPG Highway29 |
Interior | |
Leather Seats | Leather SeatsOptional |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemOptional |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space16.2 cu ft | Cargo Space18.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight3841 lbs | Curb Weight2966 lbs |
Height57.7 in | Height60.4 in |
Length197.9 in | Length173.8 in |
Width85.4 in | Width68.8 in |
Wheelbase116.0 in | Wheelbase103.7 in |
Maximum Payload1109 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors2 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity1000 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity1000 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | Standard Towing Capacity1000 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $31,965 | $13,925 |
Average price | $30,986 | $5,432 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.6 | 4.2 |
Expert reviews | 7.2 out of 10Read full review | 5.8 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | In celebration of their final year turning perfectly good 305/35ZR20 Pirelli P Zeros into black stripes and circles on pavement, the Hemi V8-powered 2023 Challengers come in several “Last Call” special-edition models. Based on the R/T Scat Pack, the Challenger Shakedown and Swinger versions are limited to 1,000 examples each. Dodge will build 3,000 SRT Demon 170 models for the U.S. market, each making 1,025 horsepower. The rarest “Last Call” 2023 Challenger is the Black Ghost, limited to 300 units. Verdict: For better and for worse, the 2023 Dodge Challenger is a time capsule, sending drivers back to an era where horsepower was the ultimate goal and fuel economy was a merely trivial anecdote. As it enters its final year, the Challenger offers more power than ever before, giving a dose of muscle-car performance heavy enough to match its irresistibly cool looks. | The Caliber joined Dodge’s lineup last year as a practical successor to the Neon and started winning a few hearts with its reasonable price tag and comfortable interior. Optional all-wheel-drive makes the Caliber a viable crossover alternative for buyers living in places where the weather gets nasty, but the specs may not be enough. Useful hatchbacks are a rare breed on the market today, as many buyers are opting for SUVs from Jeep, Hyundai, and Honda, so the Caliber enjoys somewhat limited competition. The Toyota Matrix and Nissan Versa are closest to going toe-to-toe with the Caliber, but it’s the Toyota that dominates the segment. The Caliber is less refined and less efficient than the Matrix, but the price will be much better for many buyers’ budgets. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.6L 303 hp V6 | 1.8L 148 hp I4 |
Drive Train | RWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 303 hp @ 6350 rpm | 148 hp @ 6500 rpm |
MPG City | 19 | 24 |
MPG Highway | 30 | 29 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.6L 303 hp V6 | 1.8L 148 hp I4 |
Torque | 268 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm | 125 lb-ft @ 5200 rpm |
Horsepower | 303 hp @ 6350 rpm | 148 hp @ 6500 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 19 | 24 |
MPG Highway | 30 | 29 |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Optional | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Optional | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 16.2 cu ft | 18.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3841 lbs | 2966 lbs |
Height | 57.7 in | 60.4 in |
Length | 197.9 in | 173.8 in |
Width | 85.4 in | 68.8 in |
Wheelbase | 116.0 in | 103.7 in |
Maximum Payload | 1109 lbs | |
Number of doors | 2 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 1000 lbs | 1000 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 1000 lbs | |
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