Ford Fiesta vs Volkswagen Golf Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Ford Fiesta · Volkswagen Golf
- Length160.1 in – 173.6 in
- Height58.0 in
- Wheelbase98.0 in
- Curb weight2,537 lb – 2,578 lb
- Width67.8 in
- Volkswagen Golf width70.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 1.4 in shorter (166.8 in vs 165.4 in)
- Width: Ford Fiesta is 2.5 in narrower (67.8 in vs 70.3 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 0.3 in taller (58.0 in vs 58.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Golf has a 3.5 in longer wheelbase (98.0 in vs 101.5 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 478 lb heavier (2,558 lb vs 3,035 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 478 lb heavier (2,558 lb vs 3,035 lb)
- Width: Ford Fiesta is 2.5 in narrower (67.8 in vs 70.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Golf has a 3.5 in longer wheelbase (98.0 in vs 101.5 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 1.4 in shorter (166.8 in vs 165.4 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 0.3 in taller (58.0 in vs 58.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is shorter by 1.4 in Check garage fit for Ford Fiesta · garage fit for Volkswagen Golf
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Fiesta — Ford Fiesta is narrower by 2.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Fiesta — Based on length × width (Ford Fiesta)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Fiesta | Volkswagen Golf | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 166.8 in | 165.4 in | 1.4 in |
| Width | 67.8 in | 70.3 in | 2.5 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 58.3 in | 0.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 98.0 in | 101.5 in | 3.5 in |
| Curb weight | 2,558 lb | 3,035 lb | 478 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 160.1 in – 173.6 in).
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