Ford Fiesta vs Volkswagen Golf Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 vs 2021 catalog dimensions. Ford Fiesta · Volkswagen Golf
- Length160.1 in – 173.6 in
- Height58.0 in
- Wheelbase98.0 in
- Ground clearance6.0 in
- Curb weight2,537 lb – 2,578 lb
- Width67.8 in
- Volkswagen Golf width70.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Fiesta is 0.8 in shorter (166.8 in vs 167.6 in)
- Width: Ford Fiesta is 3.0 in narrower (67.8 in vs 70.8 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 0.2 in taller (58.0 in vs 58.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Golf has a 5.8 in longer wheelbase (98.0 in vs 103.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Fiesta has 0.6 in more ground clearance (6.0 in vs 5.4 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 388 lb heavier (2,558 lb vs 2,945 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 388 lb heavier (2,558 lb vs 2,945 lb)
- Ground clearance: Ford Fiesta has 0.6 in more ground clearance (6.0 in vs 5.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Golf has a 5.8 in longer wheelbase (98.0 in vs 103.8 in)
- Width: Ford Fiesta is 3.0 in narrower (67.8 in vs 70.8 in)
- Length: Ford Fiesta is 0.8 in shorter (166.8 in vs 167.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Fiesta — Ford Fiesta is shorter by 0.8 in Check garage fit for Ford Fiesta · garage fit for Volkswagen Golf
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Fiesta — Ford Fiesta is narrower by 3.0 in
- More ground clearanceFord Fiesta — Ford Fiesta has 0.6 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Fiesta — Based on length × width (Ford Fiesta)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Fiesta | Volkswagen Golf | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 166.8 in | 167.6 in | 0.8 in |
| Width | 67.8 in | 70.8 in | 3.0 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 58.2 in | 0.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 98.0 in | 103.8 in | 5.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.0 in | 5.4 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | 2,558 lb | 2,945 lb | 388 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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