Chrysler Crossfire vs Volkswagen GTI Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Chrysler Crossfire · Volkswagen GTI

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length159.8 in
  • Height51.8 in
  • Wheelbase94.5 in
  • Ground clearance4.9 in
  • Curb weight2,971 lb – 3,140 lb
Front / width
  • Width69.5 in
  • Volkswagen GTI width68.3 in – 69.3 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Chrysler Crossfire is 5.6 in shorter (159.8 in vs 165.4 in)
  • Width: Volkswagen GTI is 0.7 in narrower (69.5 in vs 68.8 in)
  • Height: Volkswagen GTI is 5.8 in taller (51.8 in vs 57.5 in)
  • Wheelbase: Volkswagen GTI has a 5.7 in longer wheelbase (94.5 in vs 100.2 in)
  • Curb weight: Chrysler Crossfire is 22 lb heavier (3,056 lb vs 3,034 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Height: Volkswagen GTI is 5.8 in taller (51.8 in vs 57.5 in)
  2. Wheelbase: Volkswagen GTI has a 5.7 in longer wheelbase (94.5 in vs 100.2 in)
  3. Length: Chrysler Crossfire is 5.6 in shorter (159.8 in vs 165.4 in)
  4. Width: Volkswagen GTI is 0.7 in narrower (69.5 in vs 68.8 in)
  5. Curb weight: Chrysler Crossfire is 22 lb heavier (3,056 lb vs 3,034 lb)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageChrysler CrossfireChrysler Crossfire is shorter by 5.6 in Check garage fit for Chrysler Crossfire · garage fit for Volkswagen GTI
  • Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen GTIVolkswagen GTI is narrower by 0.7 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintChrysler CrossfireBased on length × width (Chrysler Crossfire)

Dimension comparison

SpecChrysler CrossfireVolkswagen GTIDifference
Length159.8 in165.4 in5.6 in
Width69.5 in68.8 in0.7 in
Height51.8 in57.5 in5.8 in
Wheelbase94.5 in100.2 in5.7 in
Ground clearance4.9 in
Curb weight3,056 lb3,034 lb22 lb

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