Dodge Caliber vs Dodge Avenger Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Dodge Caliber · Dodge Avenger
- Length173.8 in
- Height60.4 in
- Wheelbase103.7 in
- Curb weight2,940 lb – 3,012 lb
- Width68.8 in
- Dodge Avenger width72.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Dodge Caliber is 18.8 in shorter (173.8 in vs 192.6 in)
- Width: Dodge Caliber is 4.0 in narrower (68.8 in vs 72.8 in)
- Height: Dodge Caliber is 2.0 in taller (60.4 in vs 58.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Avenger has a 5.2 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 108.9 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Avenger is 528 lb heavier (2,976 lb vs 3,504 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Dodge Avenger is 528 lb heavier (2,976 lb vs 3,504 lb)
- Length: Dodge Caliber is 18.8 in shorter (173.8 in vs 192.6 in)
- Width: Dodge Caliber is 4.0 in narrower (68.8 in vs 72.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Avenger has a 5.2 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 108.9 in)
- Height: Dodge Caliber is 2.0 in taller (60.4 in vs 58.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageDodge Caliber — Dodge Caliber is shorter by 18.8 in Check garage fit for Dodge Caliber · garage fit for Dodge Avenger
- Narrower for tight parkingDodge Caliber — Dodge Caliber is narrower by 4.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintDodge Caliber — Based on length × width (Dodge Caliber)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Dodge Caliber | Dodge Avenger | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 173.8 in | 192.6 in | 18.8 in |
| Width | 68.8 in | 72.8 in | 4.0 in |
| Height | 60.4 in | 58.4 in | 2.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.7 in | 108.9 in | 5.2 in |
| Curb weight | 2,976 lb | 3,504 lb | 528 lb |
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