Dodge Caliber vs Toyota Matrix

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs roughly the same to get the Dodge Caliber to the dealership as the Toyota Matrix. The Toyota Matrix isn't much less expensive than the Dodge Caliber when it comes to MSRP. The Dodge Caliber will cost you a bundle in gas every year compared to the Matrix.

Utility
There's no obvious winner between the Matrix and the Dodge Caliber regarding transporting cargo. The Dodge and the Toyota Matrix can accommodate the same number of passengers.

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

Dimensions
The Dodge Caliber is considerably heavier than the Toyota Matrix. The Toyota Matrix's tank is about the same size as the Dodge Caliber's, though the Dodge Caliber's is a little larger. The Caliber rides lower than the Toyota Matrix, which is a good thing for its center of gravity and ease of access. The Toyota Matrix and the Dodge Caliber compete for the same parking spaces.

Performance
In terms of horsepower, the Dodge Caliber packs quite a wallop and will knock the Toyota down a few rungs. On the other hand, remember that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
The Dodge Caliber and the Toyota Matrix have roughly similar tires.

Drivetrain
The Toyota Matrix's engine is considerably smaller than the Dodge's. Remember that smaller engines can be stressed more; on the flip side, smaller engines are often cheaper to fix. Torque equals pickup, and the Dodge Caliber will have picked up and gone by the time the Toyota Matrix finally gets moving. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the Dodge is markedly more powerful than the Toyota Matrix.