Dodge Caliber vs Kia Soul
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2025 Kia Soul
Overview
| Spec | Dodge CaliberSE | Kia SoulLX |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | SE | LX |
| Body style | Wagon | Wagon |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | continuously variable-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2012 | 2025 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Dodge CaliberSE | Kia SoulLX |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $17,380 (best) | $20,490 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Dodge CaliberSE | Kia SoulLX |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 27 MPG | 30 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 24 MPG | 27 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 32 MPG | 33 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 13.6 gal | 14.3 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Dodge CaliberSE | Kia SoulLX |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 158 hp (best) | 147 hp |
| Torque | 141 lb-ft (best) | 132 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 2 L | 2 L |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Dodge CaliberSE | Kia SoulLX |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 5 (best) | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 47.4 cu ft | 62.1 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | 1,500 lbs (best) | — |
| Payload | — | 1,135 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 2,940 lbs | 2,888 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 7.7 in (best) | 6.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.7 in (best) | 102.4 in |
| Length | 173.8 in (best) | 165.2 in |
| Width | 68.8 in | 70.9 in (best) |
| Height | 60.4 in | 63 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Dodge CaliberSE | Kia SoulLX |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 3 / 5 ★ | 4 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 4 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 4 / 5 ★ | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Side crash (driver) | 2 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Side pole | 1 / 5 ★ | 3 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★ | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Dodge Caliber | Kia Soul |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SE $17,380 MSRP(Currently comparing) | LX $20,490 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | SXT Plus $18,730 MSRP | S $22,990 MSRP |
| 3 | SXT $18,765 MSRP | GT-Line $24,090 MSRP |
| 4 | — | EX $24,790 MSRP |