Audi TT RS vs Volkswagen Golf Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Audi TT RS · Volkswagen Golf
- Length165.3 in
- Height52.8 in
- Wheelbase97.2 in
- Curb weight3,306 lb
- Width72.5 in
- Volkswagen Golf width70.0 in – 70.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi TT RS is 0.3 in shorter (165.3 in vs 165.6 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Golf is 2.3 in narrower (72.5 in vs 70.2 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 5.3 in taller (52.8 in vs 58.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Golf has a 4.3 in longer wheelbase (97.2 in vs 101.5 in)
- Curb weight: Audi TT RS is 160 lb heavier (3,306 lb vs 3,147 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 5.3 in taller (52.8 in vs 58.0 in)
- Curb weight: Audi TT RS is 160 lb heavier (3,306 lb vs 3,147 lb)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Golf has a 4.3 in longer wheelbase (97.2 in vs 101.5 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Golf is 2.3 in narrower (72.5 in vs 70.2 in)
- Length: Audi TT RS is 0.3 in shorter (165.3 in vs 165.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi TT RS — Audi TT RS is shorter by 0.3 in Check garage fit for Audi TT RS · garage fit for Volkswagen Golf
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is narrower by 2.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Golf — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Golf)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Audi TT RS | Volkswagen Golf | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 165.3 in | 165.6 in | 0.3 in |
| Width | 72.5 in | 70.2 in | 2.3 in |
| Height | 52.8 in | 58.0 in | 5.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 97.2 in | 101.5 in | 4.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,306 lb | 3,147 lb | 160 lb |
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