2010 Kia Sportage vs. 2012 Dodge Caliber
To start off, 2012 Dodge Caliber is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Kia Sportage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Kia Sportage would be higher. Both 2010 Kia Sportage and 2012 Dodge Caliber are equipped with a 2,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dodge Caliber (158 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2010 Kia Sportage. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Caliber should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Sportage weights approximately 131 kg more than 2012 Dodge Caliber.
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, 2012 Dodge Caliber (191 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Sportage. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Caliber will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Kia Sportage | 2012 Dodge Caliber | |
| Make | Kia | Dodge |
| Model | Sportage | Caliber |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1334 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4351 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1801 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1694 mm | 1534 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2629 mm | 2634 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 51 L |
