2007 Dodge Caliber vs. 2006 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2007 Dodge Caliber is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Kia Sportage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Kia Sportage would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Caliber (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2006 Kia Sportage. (110 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Caliber should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Sportage weights approximately 615 kg more than 2007 Dodge Caliber.
Because 2006 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Dodge Caliber. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Kia Sportage will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Kia Sportage (251 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Caliber. (170 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2006 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Caliber.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Caliber | 2006 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Dodge | Kia |
| Model | Caliber | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 1991 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 58 L |
