2010 Dodge Caliber

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Rating7.5
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$16,880 - $20,555
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on December 12, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Interiors are designed practically

Dull Acceleration

The SRT4 model has been dropped from the lineup.

Useful features present unlike the competition

Rivals offer a better set of safety features

Now offered with 6 new trim levels

Specs & Features

$16,880

price

158 hp @ 6400 rpm

horsepower

141 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm

torque

5-Speed Manual

transmission

2.0L 4cyl FWD 5M

engine

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basic warranty

Overview

The 2010 Dodge Caliber is a compact wagon offered in 6 trims, starting off at a base MSRP of $16,880. For that price, it mainly competes with the Scion xB Wagon and the Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen. Between 5 trims, the Dodge Caliber offers 2 powertrains. The base engine is a 2.0L inline-4 engine capable of making 158 horsepower and 141 lb-ft of torque. If more power is required, there is also a 172 horsepower-making 2.4L inline-4 engine.

Both engines are mated to a 5-speed manual or a Continuously Variable Transmission. The Dodge Caliber reaches 60 mph from zero in 7 seconds on its base engine, which gets pumped up to 6.5 seconds with the 2.4L four-cylinder. Depending on the powertrain, the Dodge Caliber can manage a combined fuel economy of between 21 and 24 mpg. While we're on the topic of choices, the 10 striking colors the Dodge Caliber comes in pull you towards itself.

The 2010 Dodge Caliber Wagon fetches an average price of $6,495. However, average discounts of around $126 can be expected. With around $219 units of the 2010 Dodge Caliber available for purchase, we offer a vast inventory for you to choose from.

Buying Advice

The 2010 Dodge Caliber is a great choice for someone looking for a practical car that has some unique features too, but the lackluster performance from its engines keeps this model near the bottom of the hatchback list.

Trims

    Express
    $16,880 onwards
    • Engine: 2.0L 4cyl FWD 5M
    • Horsepower: 158 hp @ 6400 rpm hp
    • Torque: 141 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 9.9 sec
    • Top Speed: 123 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 26 mpg
    SE
    $16,975 onwards
    • Engine: 2.0L 4cyl FWD 5M
    • Horsepower: 158 hp @ 6400 rpm hp
    • Torque: 141 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 11.2 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 26 mpg
    Heat
    $17,995 onwards
    • Engine: 2.0L 4cyl FWD 5M
    • Horsepower: 158 hp @ 6400 rpm hp
    • Torque: 141 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 9.9 sec
    • Top Speed: 123 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 26 mpg
    Mainstreet
    $18,060 onwards
    • Engine: 2.0L 4cyl FWD CVT
    • Horsepower: 158 hp @ 6400 rpm hp
    • Torque: 141 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 9 sec
    • Top Speed: 123 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 25 mpg
    SXT
    $18,740 onwards
    • Engine: 2.0L 4cyl FWD 5M
    • Horsepower: 158 hp @ 6400 rpm hp
    • Torque: 141 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 8.7 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 26 mpg
    Rush
    $19,995 onwards
    • Engine: 2.4L 4cyl FWD 5M
    • Horsepower: 172 hp @ 6000 rpm hp
    • Torque: 165 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 8 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 25 mpg
    Uptown
    $19,995 onwards
    • Engine: 2.0L 4cyl FWD CVT
    • Horsepower: 158 hp @ 6400 rpm hp
    • Torque: 141 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 9 sec
    • Top Speed: 123 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 25 mpg
    R/T
    $20,555 onwards
    • Engine: 2.4L 4cyl FWD 5M
    • Horsepower: 172 hp @ 6000 rpm hp
    • Torque: 165 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 8.4 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 25 mpg

Compare to similar cars

Price

$16,880- $20,555

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

7.46

Horsepower

172 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque

165 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

Capacity

5

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$16,100- $20,875

Gasoline

9.15

132 hp @ 6000 rpm

128 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

5

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$12,605- $14,165

Gasoline

6.47

106 hp @ 6000 rpm

103 lb.-ft. @ 4200 rpm

5

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$16,700- $22,110

Gasoline

7.67

132 hp @ 6000 rpm

128 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

5

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$18,690- $27,390

Gasoline

8.1

150 hp @ 5000 rpm

170 lb.-ft. @ 3750 rpm

4

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2010 Dodge Caliber vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
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    9.9 sec-123 mph
    8.36 sec-116 mph
    9.1 sec17.0 sec-
    9.2 sec16.7 sec-
    9.7 sec17.8 sec-

    2010 Dodge Caliber vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
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      23 mpg31 mpg26 mpg13.6 gal.312.8/421.6 mi.
      29 mpg36 mpg32 mpg11.1 gal.321.9/399.6 mi.
      26 mpg32 mpg28 mpg13 gal.338/416 mi. -
      26 mpg32 mpg28 mpg13.2 gal.343.2/422.4 mi.
      20 mpg28 mpg23 mpg14.5 gal.290/406 mi.

      2010 Dodge Caliber vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
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        173.8 in.68.8 in.60.4 in.7.7 in.103.7 in.

        2010 Porsche Panamera

        Ranked #1

        195.6 in.76 in.55.8 in.-115 in.

        2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring

        Ranked #2

        176.6 in.69.5 in.59.8 in.5.9 in.106.3 in.
        171.9 in.69.5 in.61 in.5.8 in.102.4 in.
        171.1 in.69.5 in.61 in.5.8 in.102.4 in. -
        161.1 in.67.9 in.59 in.4.6 in.98.8 in.

        2010 Dodge Caliber vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
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          18.4 cu.ft.95.2 cu.ft.47.4 cu.ft.
          19.8 cu.ft.114 cu.ft.61.5 cu.ft.
          20.1 cu.ft.91.4 cu.ft.49.4 cu.ft. -
          12 cu.ft.81 cu.ft.27.1 cu.ft.
          9.32 cu.ft.84.6 cu.ft.25.7 cu.ft.

          2010 Dodge Caliber vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
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            47.4 cu.ft.18.4 cu.ft.47.4 cu.ft.79 ft.
            61.5 cu.ft.19.8 cu.ft.61.5 cu.ft.-
            25.7 cu.ft.9.32 cu.ft.25.7 cu.ft.-
            49.4 cu.ft.20.1 cu.ft.49.4 cu.ft.- -
            27.1 cu.ft.12 cu.ft.27.1 cu.ft.-

            2010 Dodge Caliber vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
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              1500 lbs.--
              1500 lbs.-2865 lbs.
              1500 lbs.-2856 lbs. -
              -845 lbs.2311 lbs.
              -772 lbs.2884 lbs.

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              Horsepower : 158 hp @ 6400 rpm

              MPG Combined : 26 mpg

              0-60 : 9.9 sec

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