Nissan Sentra vs Dodge Caliber Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Nissan Sentra · Dodge Caliber
- Length179.8 in – 180.1 in
- Height59.1 in – 59.5 in
- Wheelbase105.7 in
- Ground clearance7.3 in – 7.4 in
- Curb weight2,906 lb – 3,131 lb
- Width70.5 in
- Dodge Caliber width68.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Dodge Caliber is 6.1 in shorter (179.9 in vs 173.8 in)
- Width: Dodge Caliber is 1.7 in narrower (70.5 in vs 68.8 in)
- Height: Dodge Caliber is 1.1 in taller (59.3 in vs 60.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 103.7 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Sentra is 43 lb heavier (3,019 lb vs 2,976 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Dodge Caliber is 6.1 in shorter (179.9 in vs 173.8 in)
- Width: Dodge Caliber is 1.7 in narrower (70.5 in vs 68.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 103.7 in)
- Height: Dodge Caliber is 1.1 in taller (59.3 in vs 60.4 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Sentra is 43 lb heavier (3,019 lb vs 2,976 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageDodge Caliber — Dodge Caliber is shorter by 6.1 in Check garage fit for Nissan Sentra · garage fit for Dodge Caliber
- Narrower for tight parkingDodge Caliber — Dodge Caliber is narrower by 1.7 in
- Smaller exterior footprintDodge Caliber — Based on length × width (Dodge Caliber)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Sentra | Dodge Caliber | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.9 in | 173.8 in | 6.1 in |
| Width | 70.5 in | 68.8 in | 1.7 in |
| Height | 59.3 in | 60.4 in | 1.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 103.7 in | 2.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.3 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,019 lb | 2,976 lb | 43 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 179.8 in – 180.1 in).
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