Nissan Sentra vs Dodge Caliber Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 vs 2012 catalog dimensions. Nissan Sentra · Dodge Caliber
- Length182.1 in – 182.5 in
- Height58.9 in – 59.0 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance5.5 in – 6.5 in
- Curb weight2,848 lb – 3,009 lb
- Width69.3 in
- Dodge Caliber width68.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Dodge Caliber is 8.5 in shorter (182.3 in vs 173.8 in)
- Width: Dodge Caliber is 0.5 in narrower (69.3 in vs 68.8 in)
- Height: Dodge Caliber is 1.4 in taller (59.0 in vs 60.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 103.7 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Caliber is 48 lb heavier (2,929 lb vs 2,976 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Dodge Caliber is 8.5 in shorter (182.3 in vs 173.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 103.7 in)
- Height: Dodge Caliber is 1.4 in taller (59.0 in vs 60.4 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Caliber is 48 lb heavier (2,929 lb vs 2,976 lb)
- Width: Dodge Caliber is 0.5 in narrower (69.3 in vs 68.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageDodge Caliber — Dodge Caliber is shorter by 8.5 in Check garage fit for Nissan Sentra · garage fit for Dodge Caliber
- Narrower for tight parkingDodge Caliber — Dodge Caliber is narrower by 0.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintDodge Caliber — Based on length × width (Dodge Caliber)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Sentra | Dodge Caliber | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.3 in | 173.8 in | 8.5 in |
| Width | 69.3 in | 68.8 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 59.0 in | 60.4 in | 1.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 103.7 in | 2.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,929 lb | 2,976 lb | 48 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 182.1 in – 182.5 in).
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