Volkswagen Golf vs Dodge Caliber Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 vs 2012 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Golf · Dodge Caliber
- Length167.6 in
- Height58.2 in
- Wheelbase103.8 in
- Ground clearance5.4 in
- Curb weight2,945 lb
- Width70.8 in
- Dodge Caliber width68.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 6.2 in shorter (167.6 in vs 173.8 in)
- Width: Dodge Caliber is 2.0 in narrower (70.8 in vs 68.8 in)
- Height: Dodge Caliber is 2.2 in taller (58.2 in vs 60.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Golf has a 0.1 in longer wheelbase (103.8 in vs 103.7 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Caliber is 31 lb heavier (2,945 lb vs 2,976 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Dodge Caliber is 2.2 in taller (58.2 in vs 60.4 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 6.2 in shorter (167.6 in vs 173.8 in)
- Width: Dodge Caliber is 2.0 in narrower (70.8 in vs 68.8 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Caliber is 31 lb heavier (2,945 lb vs 2,976 lb)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Golf has a 0.1 in longer wheelbase (103.8 in vs 103.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is shorter by 6.2 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Golf · garage fit for Dodge Caliber
- Narrower for tight parkingDodge Caliber — Dodge Caliber is narrower by 2.0 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Golf | Dodge Caliber | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 167.6 in | 173.8 in | 6.2 in |
| Width | 70.8 in | 68.8 in | 2.0 in |
| Height | 58.2 in | 60.4 in | 2.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.8 in | 103.7 in | 0.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.4 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,945 lb | 2,976 lb | 31 lb |
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