Volkswagen GTI vs Dodge Caliber Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen GTI · Dodge Caliber
- Length165.8 in
- Height57.8 in
- Wheelbase101.5 in
- Curb weight3,034 lb – 3,113 lb
- Width70.0 in
- Dodge Caliber width68.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen GTI is 8.0 in shorter (165.8 in vs 173.8 in)
- Width: Dodge Caliber is 1.2 in narrower (70.0 in vs 68.8 in)
- Height: Dodge Caliber is 2.6 in taller (57.8 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 GTI is 98 lb heavier (3,074 lb vs 2,976 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Volkswagen GTI is 8.0 in shorter (165.8 in vs 173.8 in)
- Height: Dodge Caliber is 2.6 in taller (57.8 in vs 60.4 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen GTI is 98 lb heavier (3,074 lb vs 2,976 lb)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Caliber has a 2.2 in longer wheelbase (101.5 in vs 103.7 in)
- Width: Dodge Caliber is 1.2 in narrower (70.0 in vs 68.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen GTI — Volkswagen GTI is shorter by 8.0 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen GTI · garage fit for Dodge Caliber
- Narrower for tight parkingDodge Caliber — Dodge Caliber is narrower by 1.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen GTI — Based on length × width (Volkswagen GTI)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen GTI | Dodge Caliber | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 165.8 in | 173.8 in | 8.0 in |
| Width | 70.0 in | 68.8 in | 1.2 in |
| Height | 57.8 in | 60.4 in | 2.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 103.7 in | 2.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,074 lb | 2,976 lb | 98 lb |
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