Dodge Neon vs Volkswagen GTI Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2004 vs 2015 catalog dimensions. Dodge Neon · Volkswagen GTI
- Length174.4 in
- Height56.0 in
- Wheelbase105.0 in
- Curb weight2,581 lb – 2,712 lb
- Width67.4 in
- Volkswagen GTI width70.5 in – 70.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen GTI is 6.4 in shorter (174.4 in vs 168.0 in)
- Width: Dodge Neon is 3.3 in narrower (67.4 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Volkswagen GTI is 0.8 in taller (56.0 in vs 56.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Neon has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (105.0 in vs 103.6 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen GTI is 355 lb heavier (2,647 lb vs 3,002 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen GTI is 355 lb heavier (2,647 lb vs 3,002 lb)
- Width: Dodge Neon is 3.3 in narrower (67.4 in vs 70.7 in)
- Length: Volkswagen GTI is 6.4 in shorter (174.4 in vs 168.0 in)
- Height: Volkswagen GTI is 0.8 in taller (56.0 in vs 56.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Neon has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (105.0 in vs 103.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen GTI — Volkswagen GTI is shorter by 6.4 in Check garage fit for Dodge Neon · garage fit for Volkswagen GTI
- Narrower for tight parkingDodge Neon — Dodge Neon is narrower by 3.3 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Dodge Neon | Volkswagen GTI | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 174.4 in | 168.0 in | 6.4 in |
| Width | 67.4 in | 70.7 in | 3.3 in |
| Height | 56.0 in | 56.8 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.0 in | 103.6 in | 1.4 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.0 in | — |
| Curb weight | 2,647 lb | 3,002 lb | 355 lb |
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