Dodge Caliber vs. Kia Soul
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Dodge Caliber and Kia Soul contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Dodge Caliber and the Kia Soul.
In comparing the Dodge Caliber's and the Kia Soul's specifications and ratings, the Dodge Caliber has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars and base engine power. The Kia Soul has the advantage in the area of interior volume. The Dodge Caliber and Kia Soul have the same fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Dodge Caliber's and the Kia Soul's specifications and ratings, the Dodge Caliber is a better car than the Kia Soul.
Pricing: A used 2012 Dodge Caliber ranges from $3,139 to $10,787 while a used 2012 Kia Soul is priced between $4,071 to $12,993.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Dodge Caliber’s base engine makes 158 horsepower, and the Kia Soul base engine makes 138 horsepower. Both the Caliber and the Soul are rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 435 and 381 miles respectively. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Kia Soul has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Dodge Caliber has the advantage in the area of front shoulder room.
Safety Ratings: The Kia Soul has an average safety rating of 4.13 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$17,380
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
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New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$13,900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact Cars)
$14,312
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
$10,990 - $19,500
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$6,762
Price Range:
$3,139 - $10,787
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# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
18
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
117,884
# Good or Great Deals:
4
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$7,740
Price Range:
$4,071 - $12,993
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact Cars)
$7,553
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
$6,528 - $10,004
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
174
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
117,881
# Good or Great Deals:
68
Dodge Caliber Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Kia Soul Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.0 / 10
Reliability:
7.6 / 10
Retained Value:
8.2 / 10
Safety:
8.3 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Dodge Caliber
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Kia Soul
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
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N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.4
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)
2.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)
1.4 - 19.5
Dodge Caliber Rankings
Not yet available
Kia Soul Rankings
Ranking
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5 out of / 5Available Body Styles
Wagon
Available Body Styles
Wagon
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Dodge Caliber Trim Levels
SE, SXT, SXT Plus
Kia Soul Trim Levels
!, +, Base
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.13 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
158 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
141 foot-lbs @ 5000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.054 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
138 hp @ 6300 rpm
Torque:
123 foot-lbs @ 4850 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.053 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
24 / 32 / 27
Range (city/hwy):
326 / 435 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
25 / 30 / 27
Range (city/hwy):
318 / 381 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bluetooth:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53.4 inches
Cargo Space:
18.4 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
47.4 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
114.6 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.1 inches
Cargo Space:
23.7 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
53.4 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
126.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2940 lbs
Width:
68.8 inches
Height:
60.4 inches
Length:
173.8 inches
Wheelbase:
103.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.7 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2615 lbs
Width:
70.3 inches
Height:
63.4 inches
Length:
162.2 inches
Wheelbase:
100.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.5 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 x 6.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P205/70R15
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 x 6.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P195/65R15
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Clear Coat
Gray
Tungsten Metallic Clear Coat
Red
Redline 2 Pearl Coat
Silver
Bright Silver Metallic Clear Coat
White
Bright White Clear Coat
Beige
Not available
Green
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Shadow
Gray
Not available
Red
Not available
Silver
Bright Silver
White
Clear White
Beige
Dune
Green
Alien
Interior Colors
Gray
Dark Slate Gray / Dark Slate/Medium Graystone
Black
Not available
Interior Colors
Gray
Not available
Black
Black
