Dodge RAM 1500 vs Dodge Caliber
Overview | |
MSRP$21,455 | MSRP$13,925 |
Average price$10,437 | Average price$5,441 |
Listings9195 | Listings163 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.7 out of 10 | Expert reviews5.8 out of 10 |
Reviews SummaryThe Dodge Ram is one of the most recognizable vehicles on the road today, and certainly has notable exterior styling, thanks to its crosshairs-style grille and bulbous hood that rests on top of bulging fenders. The styling has been in place since the early 1990s, and the 2002 redesign kept the majority of the style in place. It's an excellent truck with plenty of virtues to draw in truck buyers, but the full-size segment has heated up to the point that it’s hard to find a bad apple. | |
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 | |
Engine3.7L 215 hp V6 | Engine1.8L 148 hp I4 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity3 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower215 hp @ 5200 rpm | Horsepower148 hp @ 6500 rpm |
MPG City14 | MPG City24 |
MPG Highway20 | MPG Highway29 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.7L 215 hp V6 | Engine Name1.8L 148 hp I4 |
Torque235 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque125 lb-ft @ 5200 rpm |
Horsepower215 hp @ 5200 rpm | Horsepower148 hp @ 6500 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City14 | MPG City24 |
MPG Highway20 | MPG Highway29 |
Interior | |
Leather Seats | Leather SeatsOptional |
Seating Capacity3 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemOptional |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Bed Length76.3 in | Bed Length |
Cargo Space0.0 cu ft | Cargo Space18.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight4516 lbs | Curb Weight2966 lbs |
Height74.4 in | Height60.4 in |
Length207.7 in | Length173.8 in |
Width79.9 in | Width68.8 in |
Wheelbase120.5 in | Wheelbase103.7 in |
Maximum Payload1830 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors2 | Number of doors4 |
Standard Payload1750 lbs | Standard Payload |
Maximum Towing Capacity | Maximum Towing Capacity1000 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity8650 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity1000 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $21,455 | $13,925 |
Average price | $10,437 | $5,441 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.4 | 4.2 |
Expert reviews | 6.7 out of 10Read full review | 5.8 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | The Dodge Ram is one of the most recognizable vehicles on the road today, and certainly has notable exterior styling, thanks to its crosshairs-style grille and bulbous hood that rests on top of bulging fenders. The styling has been in place since the early 1990s, and the 2002 redesign kept the majority of the style in place. It's an excellent truck with plenty of virtues to draw in truck buyers, but the full-size segment has heated up to the point that it’s hard to find a bad apple. | 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 | 3.7L 215 hp V6 | 1.8L 148 hp I4 |
Drive Train | RWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 3 | 5 |
Horsepower | 215 hp @ 5200 rpm | 148 hp @ 6500 rpm |
MPG City | 14 | 24 |
MPG Highway | 20 | 29 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.7L 215 hp V6 | 1.8L 148 hp I4 |
Torque | 235 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 125 lb-ft @ 5200 rpm |
Horsepower | 215 hp @ 5200 rpm | 148 hp @ 6500 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 14 | 24 |
MPG Highway | 20 | 29 |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Optional | |
Seating Capacity | 3 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Optional | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Bed Length | 76.3 in | |
Cargo Space | 0.0 cu ft | 18.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4516 lbs | 2966 lbs |
Height | 74.4 in | 60.4 in |
Length | 207.7 in | 173.8 in |
Width | 79.9 in | 68.8 in |
Wheelbase | 120.5 in | 103.7 in |
Maximum Payload | 1830 lbs | |
Number of doors | 2 | 4 |
Standard Payload | 1750 lbs | |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 1000 lbs | |
Standard Towing Capacity | 8650 lbs | 1000 lbs |
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