Ford Fiesta vs Volkswagen GTI Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. Ford Fiesta · Volkswagen GTI
- 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 GTI width70.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen GTI is 0.9 in shorter (166.8 in vs 165.9 in)
- Width: Ford Fiesta is 2.2 in narrower (67.8 in vs 70.0 in)
- Height: Ford Fiesta is 0.2 in taller (58.0 in vs 57.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen GTI has a 3.5 in longer wheelbase (98.0 in vs 101.5 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen GTI is 516 lb heavier (2,558 lb vs 3,074 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen GTI is 516 lb heavier (2,558 lb vs 3,074 lb)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen GTI has a 3.5 in longer wheelbase (98.0 in vs 101.5 in)
- Width: Ford Fiesta is 2.2 in narrower (67.8 in vs 70.0 in)
- Length: Volkswagen GTI is 0.9 in shorter (166.8 in vs 165.9 in)
- Height: Ford Fiesta is 0.2 in taller (58.0 in vs 57.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen GTI — Volkswagen GTI is shorter by 0.9 in Check garage fit for Ford Fiesta · garage fit for Volkswagen GTI
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Fiesta — Ford Fiesta is narrower by 2.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Fiesta — Based on length × width (Ford Fiesta)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Fiesta | Volkswagen GTI | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 166.8 in | 165.9 in | 0.9 in |
| Width | 67.8 in | 70.0 in | 2.2 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 57.8 in | 0.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 98.0 in | 101.5 in | 3.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,558 lb | 3,074 lb | 516 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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