Mazda Mazda3 vs Dodge Caliber Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Mazda Mazda3 · Dodge Caliber
- Length177.4 in – 180.9 in
- Height57.9 in
- Wheelbase103.9 in
- Curb weight2,859 lb – 3,064 lb
- Width69.1 in
- Dodge Caliber width68.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Dodge Caliber is 5.3 in shorter (179.2 in vs 173.8 in)
- Width: Dodge Caliber is 0.3 in narrower (69.1 in vs 68.8 in)
- Height: Dodge Caliber is 2.5 in taller (57.9 in vs 60.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (103.9 in vs 103.7 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Caliber is 61 lb heavier (2,962 lb vs 3,022 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Dodge Caliber is 2.5 in taller (57.9 in vs 60.4 in)
- Length: Dodge Caliber is 5.3 in shorter (179.2 in vs 173.8 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Caliber is 61 lb heavier (2,962 lb vs 3,022 lb)
- Width: Dodge Caliber is 0.3 in narrower (69.1 in vs 68.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (103.9 in vs 103.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageDodge Caliber — Dodge Caliber is shorter by 5.3 in Check garage fit for Mazda Mazda3 · garage fit for Dodge Caliber
- Narrower for tight parkingDodge Caliber — Dodge Caliber is narrower by 0.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintDodge Caliber — Based on length × width (Dodge Caliber)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mazda Mazda3 | Dodge Caliber | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.2 in | 173.8 in | 5.3 in |
| Width | 69.1 in | 68.8 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 57.9 in | 60.4 in | 2.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 103.7 in | 0.2 in |
| Curb weight | 2,962 lb | 3,022 lb | 61 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 177.4 in – 180.9 in).
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