Volkswagen Golf vs Dodge Caliber Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Golf · Dodge Caliber
- Length165.4 in – 165.8 in
- Height57.8 in – 58.3 in
- Wheelbase101.5 in
- Curb weight2,968 lb – 3,325 lb
- Width70.0 in – 70.3 in
- Dodge Caliber width68.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 8.2 in shorter (165.6 in vs 173.8 in)
- Width: Dodge Caliber is 1.4 in narrower (70.2 in vs 68.8 in)
- Height: Dodge Caliber is 2.4 in taller (58.0 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 171 lb heavier (3,147 lb vs 2,976 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 171 lb heavier (3,147 lb vs 2,976 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 8.2 in shorter (165.6 in vs 173.8 in)
- Height: Dodge Caliber is 2.4 in taller (58.0 in vs 60.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Caliber has a 2.2 in longer wheelbase (101.5 in vs 103.7 in)
- Width: Dodge Caliber is 1.4 in narrower (70.2 in vs 68.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is shorter by 8.2 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Golf · garage fit for Dodge Caliber
- Narrower for tight parkingDodge Caliber — Dodge Caliber is narrower by 1.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Golf — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Golf)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Golf | Dodge Caliber | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 165.6 in | 173.8 in | 8.2 in |
| Width | 70.2 in | 68.8 in | 1.4 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 60.4 in | 2.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 103.7 in | 2.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,147 lb | 2,976 lb | 171 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 165.4 in – 165.8 in).
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