Volkswagen Beetle vs Dodge Caliber Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 vs 2012 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Beetle · Dodge Caliber
- Length168.8 in
- Height58.0 in – 58.6 in
- Wheelbase100.1 in
- Ground clearance5.6 in – 5.7 in
- Curb weight3,045 lb – 3,239 lb
- Width71.9 in
- Dodge Caliber width68.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Beetle is 5.0 in shorter (168.8 in vs 173.8 in)
- Width: Dodge Caliber is 3.1 in narrower (71.9 in vs 68.8 in)
- Height: Dodge Caliber is 2.1 in taller (58.3 in vs 60.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Caliber has a 3.6 in longer wheelbase (100.1 in vs 103.7 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Beetle is 166 lb heavier (3,142 lb vs 2,976 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Beetle is 166 lb heavier (3,142 lb vs 2,976 lb)
- Width: Dodge Caliber is 3.1 in narrower (71.9 in vs 68.8 in)
- Height: Dodge Caliber is 2.1 in taller (58.3 in vs 60.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Caliber has a 3.6 in longer wheelbase (100.1 in vs 103.7 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Beetle is 5.0 in shorter (168.8 in vs 173.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Beetle — Volkswagen Beetle is shorter by 5.0 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Beetle · garage fit for Dodge Caliber
- Narrower for tight parkingDodge Caliber — Dodge Caliber is narrower by 3.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintDodge Caliber — Based on length × width (Dodge Caliber)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Beetle | Dodge Caliber | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 168.8 in | 173.8 in | 5.0 in |
| Width | 71.9 in | 68.8 in | 3.1 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 60.4 in | 2.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 100.1 in | 103.7 in | 3.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.7 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,142 lb | 2,976 lb | 166 lb |
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