Volkswagen Golf vs Dodge Caliber Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 vs 2012 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Golf · Dodge Caliber
- Length167.5 in
- Height57.2 in
- Wheelbase103.8 in
- Ground clearance5.4 in
- Curb weight2,901 lb – 3,023 lb
- Width70.5 in – 70.8 in
- Dodge Caliber width68.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 6.3 in shorter (167.5 in vs 173.8 in)
- Width: Dodge Caliber is 1.9 in narrower (70.7 in vs 68.8 in)
- Height: Dodge Caliber is 3.2 in taller (57.2 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 14 lb heavier (2,962 lb vs 2,976 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Dodge Caliber is 3.2 in taller (57.2 in vs 60.4 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 6.3 in shorter (167.5 in vs 173.8 in)
- Width: Dodge Caliber is 1.9 in narrower (70.7 in vs 68.8 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Caliber is 14 lb heavier (2,962 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 6.3 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Golf · garage fit for Dodge Caliber
- Narrower for tight parkingDodge Caliber — Dodge Caliber is narrower by 1.9 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Golf — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Golf)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Golf | Dodge Caliber | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 167.5 in | 173.8 in | 6.3 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 68.8 in | 1.9 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 60.4 in | 3.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.8 in | 103.7 in | 0.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.4 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,962 lb | 2,976 lb | 14 lb |
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