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Dodge Caliber vs Kia Soul

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

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2012 Dodge Caliber

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2025 Kia Soul

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Overview

SpecDodge CaliberSEKia SoulLX
Selected trimSELX
Body styleWagonWagon
Drivetrainfront wheel drivefront wheel drive
Fuel typeregular unleadedregular unleaded
Transmission5-speed manualcontinuously variable-speed automatic
Engine typegasgas
Model year20122025

Pricing & market

SpecDodge CaliberSEKia SoulLX
MSRP$17,380 (best)$20,490
Lowest listing price—$8,999 (best)
Median listing price—$18,200 (best)
Highest listing price—$26,995 (best)
For sale now038 (best)

Fuel economy & range

SpecDodge CaliberSEKia SoulLX
Combined MPG27 MPG30 MPG (best)
City MPG24 MPG27 MPG (best)
Highway MPG32 MPG33 MPG (best)
Fuel tank13.6 gal14.3 gal (best)

Performance

SpecDodge CaliberSEKia SoulLX
Horsepower158 hp (best)147 hp
Torque141 lb-ft (best)132 lb-ft
Engine size2 L2 L
CylindersI4I4

Size & capability

SpecDodge CaliberSEKia SoulLX
Seating5 seats5 seats
Doors5 (best)4
Cargo volume47.4 cu ft62.1 cu ft (best)
Towing capacity1,500 lbs (best)—
Payload—1,135 lbs (best)
Curb weight2,940 lbs2,888 lbs (best)
Ground clearance7.7 in (best)6.7 in
Wheelbase103.7 in (best)102.4 in
Length173.8 in (best)165.2 in
Width68.8 in70.9 in (best)
Height60.4 in63 in (best)

Safety & recalls

SpecDodge CaliberSEKia SoulLX
NHTSA overall3 / 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 pole1 / 5 ★3 / 5 ★ (best)
Rollover4 / 5 ★4 / 5 ★
Open recalls (YMM scope)1None reported (best)

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.

TrimDodge CaliberKia 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

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Dodge Caliber vs Kia Soul FAQ

Which is better: 2012 Dodge Caliber or 2025 Kia Soul?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2012 Dodge Caliber vs 2025 Kia Soul on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 2012 Dodge Caliber or 2025 Kia Soul?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2012 Dodge Caliber starts lower at $17,380. Live Kia Soul listings start at $8,999.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2012 Dodge Caliber or 2025 Kia Soul?
The 2012 Dodge Caliber leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (17,380).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2012 Dodge Caliber or 2025 Kia Soul?
The 2025 Kia Soul leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (31).
Which has better horsepower: 2012 Dodge Caliber or 2025 Kia Soul?
The 2012 Dodge Caliber leads on horsepower in this comparison (158).
Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2012 Dodge Caliber or 2025 Kia Soul?
The 2012 Dodge Caliber leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (1,500).
How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2012 Dodge Caliber vs 2025 Kia Soul?
NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Dodge Caliber (3/5 NHTSA overall); Kia Soul (4/5 NHTSA overall).