Dodge Caliber vs Volkswagen Golf Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 vs 2021 catalog dimensions. Dodge Caliber · Volkswagen Golf
- Length173.8 in
- Height59.7 in – 60.4 in
- Wheelbase103.7 in
- Curb weight2,966 lb – 3,308 lb
- Width68.8 in
- Volkswagen Golf width70.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 6.2 in shorter (173.8 in vs 167.6 in)
- Width: Dodge Caliber is 2.0 in narrower (68.8 in vs 70.8 in)
- Height: Dodge Caliber is 1.8 in taller (60.0 in vs 58.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Golf has a 0.1 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 103.8 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Caliber is 192 lb heavier (3,137 lb vs 2,945 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Dodge Caliber is 192 lb heavier (3,137 lb vs 2,945 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 6.2 in shorter (173.8 in vs 167.6 in)
- Height: Dodge Caliber is 1.8 in taller (60.0 in vs 58.2 in)
- Width: Dodge Caliber is 2.0 in narrower (68.8 in vs 70.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Golf has a 0.1 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 103.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is shorter by 6.2 in Check garage fit for Dodge Caliber · garage fit for Volkswagen Golf
- Narrower for tight parkingDodge Caliber — Dodge Caliber is narrower by 2.0 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Dodge Caliber | Volkswagen Golf | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 173.8 in | 167.6 in | 6.2 in |
| Width | 68.8 in | 70.8 in | 2.0 in |
| Height | 60.0 in | 58.2 in | 1.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.7 in | 103.8 in | 0.1 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.4 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,137 lb | 2,945 lb | 192 lb |
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