Dodge Caliber vs Kia Niro Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Dodge Caliber · Kia Niro
- Length173.8 in
- Height60.4 in
- Wheelbase103.7 in
- Curb weight2,940 lb – 3,012 lb
- Width68.8 in
- Kia Niro width71.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Niro is 2.3 in shorter (173.8 in vs 171.5 in)
- Width: Dodge Caliber is 2.3 in narrower (68.8 in vs 71.1 in)
- Height: essentially the same
- Wheelbase: Kia Niro has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Niro is 200 lb heavier (2,976 lb vs 3,176 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Kia Niro is 200 lb heavier (2,976 lb vs 3,176 lb)
- Width: Dodge Caliber is 2.3 in narrower (68.8 in vs 71.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Niro has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 106.3 in)
- Length: Kia Niro is 2.3 in shorter (173.8 in vs 171.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Niro — Kia Niro is shorter by 2.3 in Check garage fit for Dodge Caliber · garage fit for Kia Niro
- Narrower for tight parkingDodge Caliber — Dodge Caliber is narrower by 2.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintDodge Caliber — Based on length × width (Dodge Caliber)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Dodge Caliber | Kia Niro | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 173.8 in | 171.5 in | 2.3 in |
| Width | 68.8 in | 71.1 in | 2.3 in |
| Height | 60.4 in | 60.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.7 in | 106.3 in | 2.6 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 6.3 in | — |
| Curb weight | 2,976 lb | 3,176 lb | 200 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.
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