Dodge Caliber vs Volkswagen Beetle Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Dodge Caliber · Volkswagen Beetle
- Length173.8 in
- Height60.4 in
- Wheelbase103.7 in
- Curb weight2,940 lb – 3,012 lb
- Width68.8 in
- Volkswagen Beetle width71.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Beetle is 5.4 in shorter (173.8 in vs 168.4 in)
- Width: Dodge Caliber is 2.4 in narrower (68.8 in vs 71.2 in)
- Height: Dodge Caliber is 1.9 in taller (60.4 in vs 58.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Caliber has a 3.8 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 99.9 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Beetle is 38 lb heavier (2,976 lb vs 3,014 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Dodge Caliber has a 3.8 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 99.9 in)
- Width: Dodge Caliber is 2.4 in narrower (68.8 in vs 71.2 in)
- Height: Dodge Caliber is 1.9 in taller (60.4 in vs 58.5 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Beetle is 5.4 in shorter (173.8 in vs 168.4 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Beetle is 38 lb heavier (2,976 lb vs 3,014 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Beetle — Volkswagen Beetle is shorter by 5.4 in Check garage fit for Dodge Caliber · garage fit for Volkswagen Beetle
- Narrower for tight parkingDodge Caliber — Dodge Caliber is narrower by 2.4 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Dodge Caliber | Volkswagen Beetle | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 173.8 in | 168.4 in | 5.4 in |
| Width | 68.8 in | 71.2 in | 2.4 in |
| Height | 60.4 in | 58.5 in | 1.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.7 in | 99.9 in | 3.8 in |
| Curb weight | 2,976 lb | 3,014 lb | 38 lb |
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