Chrysler Crossfire vs Volkswagen GTI Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Chrysler Crossfire · Volkswagen GTI
- Length159.8 in
- Height51.8 in
- Wheelbase94.5 in
- Ground clearance4.9 in
- Curb weight2,971 lb – 3,140 lb
- Width69.5 in
- Volkswagen GTI width68.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chrysler Crossfire is 5.1 in shorter (159.8 in vs 164.9 in)
- Width: Volkswagen GTI is 1.2 in narrower (69.5 in vs 68.3 in)
- Height: Volkswagen GTI is 4.9 in taller (51.8 in vs 56.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen GTI has a 4.4 in longer wheelbase (94.5 in vs 98.9 in)
- Curb weight: Chrysler Crossfire is 71 lb heavier (3,056 lb vs 2,985 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Volkswagen GTI is 4.9 in taller (51.8 in vs 56.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen GTI has a 4.4 in longer wheelbase (94.5 in vs 98.9 in)
- Length: Chrysler Crossfire is 5.1 in shorter (159.8 in vs 164.9 in)
- Curb weight: Chrysler Crossfire is 71 lb heavier (3,056 lb vs 2,985 lb)
- Width: Volkswagen GTI is 1.2 in narrower (69.5 in vs 68.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChrysler Crossfire — Chrysler Crossfire is shorter by 5.1 in Check garage fit for Chrysler Crossfire · garage fit for Volkswagen GTI
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen GTI — Volkswagen GTI is narrower by 1.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChrysler Crossfire — Based on length × width (Chrysler Crossfire)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chrysler Crossfire | Volkswagen GTI | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 159.8 in | 164.9 in | 5.1 in |
| Width | 69.5 in | 68.3 in | 1.2 in |
| Height | 51.8 in | 56.7 in | 4.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 94.5 in | 98.9 in | 4.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.9 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,056 lb | 2,985 lb | 71 lb |
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