BMW X2 vs Volkswagen GTI Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 vs 2015 catalog dimensions. BMW X2 · Volkswagen GTI
- Length172.2 in
- Height60.1 in
- Wheelbase105.1 in
- Ground clearance7.2 in
- Curb weight3,499 lb – 3,721 lb
- Width71.8 in
- Volkswagen GTI width70.5 in – 70.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen GTI is 4.2 in shorter (172.2 in vs 168.0 in)
- Width: Volkswagen GTI is 1.1 in narrower (71.8 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: BMW X2 is 3.3 in taller (60.1 in vs 56.8 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X2 has a 1.5 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 103.6 in)
- Ground clearance: BMW X2 has 2.2 in more ground clearance (7.2 in vs 5.0 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X2 is 609 lb heavier (3,610 lb vs 3,002 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: BMW X2 has 2.2 in more ground clearance (7.2 in vs 5.0 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X2 is 609 lb heavier (3,610 lb vs 3,002 lb)
- Height: BMW X2 is 3.3 in taller (60.1 in vs 56.8 in)
- Length: Volkswagen GTI is 4.2 in shorter (172.2 in vs 168.0 in)
- Width: Volkswagen GTI is 1.1 in narrower (71.8 in vs 70.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen GTI — Volkswagen GTI is shorter by 4.2 in Check garage fit for BMW X2 · garage fit for Volkswagen GTI
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen GTI — Volkswagen GTI is narrower by 1.1 in
- More ground clearanceBMW X2 — BMW X2 has 2.2 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen GTI — Based on length × width (Volkswagen GTI)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW X2 | Volkswagen GTI | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 172.2 in | 168.0 in | 4.2 in |
| Width | 71.8 in | 70.7 in | 1.1 in |
| Height | 60.1 in | 56.8 in | 3.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 103.6 in | 1.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.2 in | 5.0 in | 2.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,610 lb | 3,002 lb | 609 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.
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