Dodge Neon vs Volkswagen Golf Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 1999 vs 2021 catalog dimensions. Dodge Neon · Volkswagen Golf
- Length171.8 in
- Height54.8 in
- Wheelbase104.0 in
- Curb weight2,389 lb – 2,399 lb
- Width67.5 in – 67.6 in
- Volkswagen Golf width70.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 4.2 in shorter (171.8 in vs 167.6 in)
- Width: Dodge Neon is 3.3 in narrower (67.5 in vs 70.8 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 3.4 in taller (54.8 in vs 58.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Neon has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (104.0 in vs 103.8 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 551 lb heavier (2,394 lb vs 2,945 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 551 lb heavier (2,394 lb vs 2,945 lb)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 3.4 in taller (54.8 in vs 58.2 in)
- Width: Dodge Neon is 3.3 in narrower (67.5 in vs 70.8 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 4.2 in shorter (171.8 in vs 167.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Neon has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (104.0 in vs 103.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is shorter by 4.2 in Check garage fit for Dodge Neon · garage fit for Volkswagen Golf
- Narrower for tight parkingDodge Neon — Dodge Neon is narrower by 3.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintDodge Neon — Based on length × width (Dodge Neon)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Dodge Neon | Volkswagen Golf | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 171.8 in | 167.6 in | 4.2 in |
| Width | 67.5 in | 70.8 in | 3.3 in |
| Height | 54.8 in | 58.2 in | 3.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.0 in | 103.8 in | 0.2 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.4 in | — |
| Curb weight | 2,394 lb | 2,945 lb | 551 lb |
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