Chrysler Crossfire vs Volkswagen GTI Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Chrysler Crossfire · Volkswagen GTI
- Length159.8 in
- Height51.5 in – 51.8 in
- Wheelbase94.5 in
- Ground clearance4.9 in
- Curb weight3,061 lb – 3,140 lb
- Width69.5 in
- Volkswagen GTI width69.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chrysler Crossfire is 6.0 in shorter (159.8 in vs 165.8 in)
- Width: Volkswagen GTI is 0.2 in narrower (69.5 in vs 69.3 in)
- Height: Volkswagen GTI is 6.8 in taller (51.6 in vs 58.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen GTI has a 7.0 in longer wheelbase (94.5 in vs 101.5 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen GTI is 31 lb heavier (3,101 lb vs 3,131 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Volkswagen GTI is 6.8 in taller (51.6 in vs 58.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen GTI has a 7.0 in longer wheelbase (94.5 in vs 101.5 in)
- Length: Chrysler Crossfire is 6.0 in shorter (159.8 in vs 165.8 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen GTI is 31 lb heavier (3,101 lb vs 3,131 lb)
- Width: Volkswagen GTI is 0.2 in narrower (69.5 in vs 69.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChrysler Crossfire — Chrysler Crossfire is shorter by 6.0 in Check garage fit for Chrysler Crossfire · garage fit for Volkswagen GTI
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen GTI — Volkswagen GTI is narrower by 0.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChrysler Crossfire — Based on length × width (Chrysler Crossfire)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chrysler Crossfire | Volkswagen GTI | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 159.8 in | 165.8 in | 6.0 in |
| Width | 69.5 in | 69.3 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 51.6 in | 58.4 in | 6.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 94.5 in | 101.5 in | 7.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.9 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,101 lb | 3,131 lb | 31 lb |
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