Dodge Dart vs Volkswagen Golf Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. Dodge Dart · Volkswagen Golf
- Length183.9 in
- Height57.7 in
- Wheelbase106.4 in
- Curb weight3,186 lb
- Width72.0 in
- Volkswagen Golf width70.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 18.5 in shorter (183.9 in vs 165.4 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Golf is 1.7 in narrower (72.0 in vs 70.3 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 0.5 in taller (57.7 in vs 58.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Dart has a 4.9 in longer wheelbase (106.4 in vs 101.5 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Dart is 151 lb heavier (3,186 lb vs 3,035 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 18.5 in shorter (183.9 in vs 165.4 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Dart is 151 lb heavier (3,186 lb vs 3,035 lb)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Dart has a 4.9 in longer wheelbase (106.4 in vs 101.5 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Golf is 1.7 in narrower (72.0 in vs 70.3 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 0.5 in taller (57.7 in vs 58.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is shorter by 18.5 in Check garage fit for Dodge Dart · garage fit for Volkswagen Golf
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is narrower by 1.7 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Golf — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Golf)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Dodge Dart | Volkswagen Golf | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 183.9 in | 165.4 in | 18.5 in |
| Width | 72.0 in | 70.3 in | 1.7 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 58.2 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 101.5 in | 4.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3,186 lb | 3,035 lb | 151 lb |
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