Dodge Caliber vs Kia Soul
The Kia Soul is more fuel-efficient at 28 MPG combined, against 27 MPG for the Dodge Caliber. At EPA assumptions that is about $100 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Dodge Caliber | Kia Soul | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 80 | 674 |
| Most reported problem | Air bags | Engine |
| Crashes and fires | 16 and 3 | 41 and 31 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 68,000 miles | 90,000 miles |
| Recalls | 1 | 3 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 27 MPG | 28 MPG |
| City and highway | 24 and 31 | 26 and 31 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $2,500 | $2,400 |
| NHTSA overall safety |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 80 complaints for the Dodge Caliber and 674 for the Kia Soul. 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.
NHTSA's overall safety ratings: 3 stars for the Dodge Caliber, 4 stars for the Kia Soul.
Safety recalls on file: 1 for the Dodge Caliber, 3 for the Kia Soul.