Volkswagen GTI vs Dodge Neon Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2001 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen GTI · Dodge Neon
- Length164.9 in
- Height56.9 in
- Wheelbase98.9 in
- Curb weight2,860 lb – 2,999 lb
- Width68.3 in
- Dodge Neon width67.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen GTI is 9.5 in shorter (164.9 in vs 174.4 in)
- Width: Dodge Neon is 0.9 in narrower (68.3 in vs 67.4 in)
- Height: Volkswagen GTI is 0.9 in taller (56.9 in vs 56.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Neon has a 6.1 in longer wheelbase (98.9 in vs 105.0 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen GTI is 363 lb heavier (2,930 lb vs 2,567 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen GTI is 363 lb heavier (2,930 lb vs 2,567 lb)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Neon has a 6.1 in longer wheelbase (98.9 in vs 105.0 in)
- Length: Volkswagen GTI is 9.5 in shorter (164.9 in vs 174.4 in)
- Height: Volkswagen GTI is 0.9 in taller (56.9 in vs 56.0 in)
- Width: Dodge Neon is 0.9 in narrower (68.3 in vs 67.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen GTI — Volkswagen GTI is shorter by 9.5 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen GTI · garage fit for Dodge Neon
- Narrower for tight parkingDodge Neon — Dodge Neon is narrower by 0.9 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen GTI — Based on length × width (Volkswagen GTI)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen GTI | Dodge Neon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 164.9 in | 174.4 in | 9.5 in |
| Width | 68.3 in | 67.4 in | 0.9 in |
| Height | 56.9 in | 56.0 in | 0.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 98.9 in | 105.0 in | 6.1 in |
| Curb weight | 2,930 lb | 2,567 lb | 363 lb |
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