Volkswagen GTI vs Dodge Caliber Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 vs 2012 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen GTI · Dodge Caliber
- Length168.0 in
- Height56.8 in
- Wheelbase103.6 in
- Ground clearance5.0 in
- Curb weight2,972 lb – 3,031 lb
- Width70.5 in – 70.8 in
- Dodge Caliber width68.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen GTI is 5.8 in shorter (168.0 in vs 173.8 in)
- Width: Dodge Caliber is 1.9 in narrower (70.7 in vs 68.8 in)
- Height: Dodge Caliber is 3.6 in taller (56.8 in vs 60.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Caliber has a 0.1 in longer wheelbase (103.6 in vs 103.7 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen GTI is 26 lb heavier (3,002 lb vs 2,976 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Dodge Caliber is 3.6 in taller (56.8 in vs 60.4 in)
- Length: Volkswagen GTI is 5.8 in shorter (168.0 in vs 173.8 in)
- Width: Dodge Caliber is 1.9 in narrower (70.7 in vs 68.8 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen GTI is 26 lb heavier (3,002 lb vs 2,976 lb)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Caliber has a 0.1 in longer wheelbase (103.6 in vs 103.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen GTI — Volkswagen GTI is shorter by 5.8 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen GTI · garage fit for Dodge Caliber
- Narrower for tight parkingDodge Caliber — Dodge Caliber is narrower by 1.9 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen GTI | Dodge Caliber | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 168.0 in | 173.8 in | 5.8 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 68.8 in | 1.9 in |
| Height | 56.8 in | 60.4 in | 3.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.6 in | 103.7 in | 0.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,002 lb | 2,976 lb | 26 lb |
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