Mazda Mazda3 vs Dodge Caliber Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2022 vs 2012 catalog dimensions. Mazda Mazda3 · Dodge Caliber
- Length175.6 in – 183.5 in
- Height56.7 in – 56.9 in
- Wheelbase107.3 in
- Ground clearance5.5 in
- Curb weight2,984 lb – 3,383 lb
- Width70.7 in
- Dodge Caliber width68.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Dodge Caliber is 5.8 in shorter (179.6 in vs 173.8 in)
- Width: Dodge Caliber is 1.9 in narrower (70.7 in vs 68.8 in)
- Height: Dodge Caliber is 3.6 in taller (56.8 in vs 60.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 3.6 in longer wheelbase (107.3 in vs 103.7 in)
- Curb weight: Mazda Mazda3 is 208 lb heavier (3,184 lb vs 2,976 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Mazda Mazda3 is 208 lb heavier (3,184 lb vs 2,976 lb)
- Height: Dodge Caliber is 3.6 in taller (56.8 in vs 60.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 3.6 in longer wheelbase (107.3 in vs 103.7 in)
- Length: Dodge Caliber is 5.8 in shorter (179.6 in vs 173.8 in)
- Width: Dodge Caliber is 1.9 in narrower (70.7 in vs 68.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageDodge Caliber — Dodge Caliber is shorter by 5.8 in Check garage fit for Mazda Mazda3 · garage fit for Dodge Caliber
- Narrower for tight parkingDodge Caliber — Dodge Caliber is narrower by 1.9 in
- Smaller exterior footprintDodge Caliber — Based on length × width (Dodge Caliber)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mazda Mazda3 | Dodge Caliber | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.6 in | 173.8 in | 5.8 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 68.8 in | 1.9 in |
| Height | 56.8 in | 60.4 in | 3.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.3 in | 103.7 in | 3.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,184 lb | 2,976 lb | 208 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 175.6 in – 183.5 in).
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