Volkswagen Golf vs Dodge Neon Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 vs 2005 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Golf · Dodge Neon
- 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 Neon width67.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 6.9 in shorter (167.5 in vs 174.4 in)
- Width: Dodge Neon is 3.3 in narrower (70.7 in vs 67.4 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 1.2 in taller (57.2 in vs 56.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Neon has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (103.8 in vs 105.0 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 359 lb heavier (2,962 lb vs 2,604 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 359 lb heavier (2,962 lb vs 2,604 lb)
- Width: Dodge Neon is 3.3 in narrower (70.7 in vs 67.4 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 6.9 in shorter (167.5 in vs 174.4 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 1.2 in taller (57.2 in vs 56.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Neon has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (103.8 in vs 105.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is shorter by 6.9 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Golf · garage fit for Dodge Neon
- Narrower for tight parkingDodge Neon — Dodge Neon is narrower by 3.3 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Golf | Dodge Neon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 167.5 in | 174.4 in | 6.9 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 67.4 in | 3.3 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 56.0 in | 1.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.8 in | 105.0 in | 1.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.4 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,962 lb | 2,604 lb | 359 lb |
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