Audi TT vs Volkswagen Golf Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Audi TT · Volkswagen Golf
- Length164.7 in
- Height53.2 in
- Wheelbase98.6 in
- Ground clearance5.1 in
- Curb weight3,164 lb – 3,373 lb
- Width72.1 in
- Volkswagen Golf width70.5 in – 70.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi TT is 2.8 in shorter (164.7 in vs 167.5 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Golf is 1.4 in narrower (72.1 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 4.0 in taller (53.2 in vs 57.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Golf has a 5.2 in longer wheelbase (98.6 in vs 103.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Golf has 0.3 in more ground clearance (5.1 in vs 5.4 in)
- Curb weight: Audi TT is 307 lb heavier (3,269 lb vs 2,962 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Audi TT is 307 lb heavier (3,269 lb vs 2,962 lb)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 4.0 in taller (53.2 in vs 57.2 in)
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Golf has 0.3 in more ground clearance (5.1 in vs 5.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Golf has a 5.2 in longer wheelbase (98.6 in vs 103.8 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Golf is 1.4 in narrower (72.1 in vs 70.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi TT — Audi TT is shorter by 2.8 in Check garage fit for Audi TT · garage fit for Volkswagen Golf
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is narrower by 1.4 in
- More ground clearanceVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf has 0.3 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Audi TT | Volkswagen Golf | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 164.7 in | 167.5 in | 2.8 in |
| Width | 72.1 in | 70.7 in | 1.4 in |
| Height | 53.2 in | 57.2 in | 4.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 98.6 in | 103.8 in | 5.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in | 5.4 in | 0.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,269 lb | 2,962 lb | 307 lb |
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