Audi TT vs Volkswagen GTI Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Audi TT · Volkswagen GTI
- Length165.3 in
- Height53.2 in – 53.5 in
- Wheelbase97.2 in
- Ground clearance5.1 in
- Curb weight3,175 lb – 3,340 lb
- Width72.5 in
- Volkswagen GTI width70.5 in – 70.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi TT is 2.7 in shorter (165.3 in vs 168.0 in)
- Width: Volkswagen GTI is 1.8 in narrower (72.5 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Volkswagen GTI is 3.4 in taller (53.4 in vs 56.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen GTI has a 6.4 in longer wheelbase (97.2 in vs 103.6 in)
- Ground clearance: Audi TT has 0.1 in more ground clearance (5.1 in vs 5.0 in)
- Curb weight: Audi TT is 256 lb heavier (3,258 lb vs 3,002 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Audi TT is 256 lb heavier (3,258 lb vs 3,002 lb)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen GTI has a 6.4 in longer wheelbase (97.2 in vs 103.6 in)
- Height: Volkswagen GTI is 3.4 in taller (53.4 in vs 56.8 in)
- Width: Volkswagen GTI is 1.8 in narrower (72.5 in vs 70.7 in)
- Ground clearance: Audi TT has 0.1 in more ground clearance (5.1 in vs 5.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi TT — Audi TT is shorter by 2.7 in Check garage fit for Audi TT · garage fit for Volkswagen GTI
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen GTI — Volkswagen GTI is narrower by 1.8 in
- More ground clearanceAudi TT — Audi TT has 0.1 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Audi TT | Volkswagen GTI | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 165.3 in | 168.0 in | 2.7 in |
| Width | 72.5 in | 70.7 in | 1.8 in |
| Height | 53.4 in | 56.8 in | 3.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 97.2 in | 103.6 in | 6.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in | 5.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,258 lb | 3,002 lb | 256 lb |
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