Volkswagen GTI vs Dodge Neon Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 vs 2005 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen GTI · Dodge Neon
- Length165.9 in
- Height57.8 in
- Wheelbase101.5 in
- Curb weight3,113 lb
- Width70.0 in
- Dodge Neon width67.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen GTI is 8.5 in shorter (165.9 in vs 174.4 in)
- Width: Dodge Neon is 2.6 in narrower (70.0 in vs 67.4 in)
- Height: Volkswagen GTI is 1.8 in taller (57.8 in vs 56.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Neon has a 3.5 in longer wheelbase (101.5 in vs 105.0 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen GTI is 510 lb heavier (3,113 lb vs 2,604 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen GTI is 510 lb heavier (3,113 lb vs 2,604 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen GTI is 8.5 in shorter (165.9 in vs 174.4 in)
- Width: Dodge Neon is 2.6 in narrower (70.0 in vs 67.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Neon has a 3.5 in longer wheelbase (101.5 in vs 105.0 in)
- Height: Volkswagen GTI is 1.8 in taller (57.8 in vs 56.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen GTI — Volkswagen GTI is shorter by 8.5 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen GTI · garage fit for Dodge Neon
- Narrower for tight parkingDodge Neon — Dodge Neon is narrower by 2.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen GTI — Based on length × width (Volkswagen GTI)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen GTI | Dodge Neon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 165.9 in | 174.4 in | 8.5 in |
| Width | 70.0 in | 67.4 in | 2.6 in |
| Height | 57.8 in | 56.0 in | 1.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 105.0 in | 3.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3,113 lb | 2,604 lb | 510 lb |
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