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2008 Dodge Caliber

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution / Ralliart

2009 Volkswagen GTI
  2008 Dodge Caliber SE 2009 Volkswagen GTI
MSRP
$14,965
N/A
$23,230
Invoice $14,078 N/A $21,656
MPG
City/Highway		 19/29 N/A 21/31
Rating 7 8 7.8
Bottomline The Caliber has a very practical layout and quite a few innovative features to get excited about, but it's lacking in driving enjoyment or refinement--even compared to its low-priced competition. The 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart is essentially the daily-driving Evo, with every bit the racy look but not the jarring ride and peaky powertrain. The 2009 Volkswagen GTI is the most conservative-looking of sporty hatches—and a bit pricey for a dressed-up Rabbit—but it redeems itself with the driving experience.
Likes &
Dislikes

Likes:

  • Awesome available features
  • Comfortable seats
  • Impressive interior flexibility

Dislikes:

  • Interior materials are subpar
  • Difficult access to the backseats
  • Sharp edges of center stack can be a pain in the knee
  • Tepid acceleration in SE and SXT
  • Engine noise with CVT automatic

Likes:

  • Performance for the money
  • Overt exterior styling
  • Sharp, communicative steering
  • Reasonably roomy backseat

Dislikes:

  • Lots of road noise inside
  • On-a-budget interior feel
  • Hesitation from dual-clutch gearbox in gentle driving

Likes:

  • Interior space
  • Excellent handling
  • The settled ride of a larger car
  • Responsive Direct Shift transmission
  • Fuel economy

Dislikes:

  • Conservative styling
  • Backseat access difficult in two-doors
  • Pricey for a tarted-up Rabbit
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