Volkswagen Golf vs Dodge Caliber Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2010 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Golf · Dodge Caliber
- Length165.4 in
- Height58.3 in
- Wheelbase101.5 in
- Curb weight2,968 lb – 3,102 lb
- Width70.3 in
- Dodge Caliber width68.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 8.4 in shorter (165.4 in vs 173.8 in)
- Width: Dodge Caliber is 1.5 in narrower (70.3 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 2.2 in longer wheelbase (101.5 in vs 103.7 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 33 lb heavier (3,035 lb vs 3,003 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 8.4 in shorter (165.4 in vs 173.8 in)
- Height: Dodge Caliber is 2.1 in taller (58.3 in vs 60.4 in)
- Width: Dodge Caliber is 1.5 in narrower (70.3 in vs 68.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Caliber has a 2.2 in longer wheelbase (101.5 in vs 103.7 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 33 lb heavier (3,035 lb vs 3,003 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is shorter by 8.4 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Golf · garage fit for Dodge Caliber
- Narrower for tight parkingDodge Caliber — Dodge Caliber is narrower by 1.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Golf — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Golf)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Golf | Dodge Caliber | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 165.4 in | 173.8 in | 8.4 in |
| Width | 70.3 in | 68.8 in | 1.5 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 60.4 in | 2.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 103.7 in | 2.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,035 lb | 3,003 lb | 33 lb |
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