Dodge Caliber vs Volkswagen Golf Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Dodge Caliber · Volkswagen Golf
- Length173.8 in
- Height60.4 in
- Wheelbase103.7 in
- Curb weight2,940 lb – 3,012 lb
- Width68.8 in
- Volkswagen Golf width70.0 in – 70.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 8.2 in shorter (173.8 in vs 165.6 in)
- Width: Dodge Caliber is 1.4 in narrower (68.8 in vs 70.2 in)
- Height: Dodge Caliber is 2.4 in taller (60.4 in vs 58.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Caliber has a 2.2 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 101.5 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 171 lb heavier (2,976 lb vs 3,147 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 171 lb heavier (2,976 lb vs 3,147 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 8.2 in shorter (173.8 in vs 165.6 in)
- Height: Dodge Caliber is 2.4 in taller (60.4 in vs 58.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Caliber has a 2.2 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 101.5 in)
- Width: Dodge Caliber is 1.4 in narrower (68.8 in vs 70.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is shorter by 8.2 in Check garage fit for Dodge Caliber · garage fit for Volkswagen Golf
- Narrower for tight parkingDodge Caliber — Dodge Caliber is narrower by 1.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Golf — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Golf)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Dodge Caliber | Volkswagen Golf | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 173.8 in | 165.6 in | 8.2 in |
| Width | 68.8 in | 70.2 in | 1.4 in |
| Height | 60.4 in | 58.0 in | 2.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.7 in | 101.5 in | 2.2 in |
| Curb weight | 2,976 lb | 3,147 lb | 171 lb |
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