Dodge Caliber vs Kia Rondo
The Dodge Caliber is more fuel-efficient at 26 MPG combined, against 22 MPG for the Kia Rondo. At EPA assumptions that is about $450 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Dodge Caliber | Kia Rondo | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 570 | 139 |
| Most reported problem | Suspension | Fuel system |
| Crashes and fires | 29 and 7 | 18 and 0 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 88,000 miles | 75,000 miles |
| Recalls | 0 | 3 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 26 MPG | 22 MPG |
| City and highway | 24 and 29 | 19 and 26 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $2,600 | $3,050 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 570 complaints for the Dodge Caliber and 139 for the Kia Rondo. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.
Safety recalls on file: 0 for the Dodge Caliber, 3 for the Kia Rondo.