Dodge Caliber vs Toyota Prius V
The Toyota Prius V is more fuel-efficient at 41 MPG combined, against 27 MPG for the Dodge Caliber. At EPA assumptions that is about $850 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Dodge Caliber | Toyota Prius V | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 80 | 292 |
| Most reported problem | Air bags | Brakes |
| Crashes and fires | 16 and 3 | 32 and 2 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 68,000 miles | 72,000 miles |
| Recalls | 1 | 3 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 27 MPG | 41 MPG |
| City and highway | 24 and 31 | 43 and 39 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $2,500 | $1,650 |
| NHTSA overall safety | Not rated |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 80 complaints for the Dodge Caliber and 292 for the Toyota Prius V. 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: 1 for the Dodge Caliber, 3 for the Toyota Prius V.