2007 Dodge Caliber vs. 2007 Kia Cee'd
To start off, both 2007 Dodge Caliber and 2007 Kia Cee'd were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Caliber is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Caliber (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2007 Kia Cee'd. (120 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Caliber should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Cee'd.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2007 Dodge Caliber (170 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Cee'd. (155 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Caliber will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Cee'd.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Caliber | 2007 Kia Cee'd | |
| Make | Dodge | Kia |
| Model | Caliber | Cee'd |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1591 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.5 mm | 85.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 53 L |
