Dodge Neon vs Volkswagen Golf Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2003 vs 2021 catalog dimensions. Dodge Neon · Volkswagen Golf
- Length174.4 in
- Height56.0 in
- Wheelbase105.0 in
- Curb weight2,581 lb – 2,712 lb
- Width67.4 in
- Volkswagen Golf width70.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 6.8 in shorter (174.4 in vs 167.6 in)
- Width: Dodge Neon is 3.4 in narrower (67.4 in vs 70.8 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 2.2 in taller (56.0 in vs 58.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Neon has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (105.0 in vs 103.8 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 299 lb heavier (2,647 lb vs 2,945 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 299 lb heavier (2,647 lb vs 2,945 lb)
- Width: Dodge Neon is 3.4 in narrower (67.4 in vs 70.8 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 6.8 in shorter (174.4 in vs 167.6 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 2.2 in taller (56.0 in vs 58.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Neon has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (105.0 in vs 103.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is shorter by 6.8 in Check garage fit for Dodge Neon · garage fit for Volkswagen Golf
- Narrower for tight parkingDodge Neon — Dodge Neon is narrower by 3.4 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Dodge Neon | Volkswagen Golf | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 174.4 in | 167.6 in | 6.8 in |
| Width | 67.4 in | 70.8 in | 3.4 in |
| Height | 56.0 in | 58.2 in | 2.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.0 in | 103.8 in | 1.2 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.4 in | — |
| Curb weight | 2,647 lb | 2,945 lb | 299 lb |
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