Ford Mustang vs Volkswagen GTI Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 1999 catalog dimensions. Ford Mustang · Volkswagen GTI
- Length183.2 in – 183.5 in
- Height53.1 in – 53.5 in
- Wheelbase101.3 in
- Curb weight3,069 lb – 3,560 lb
- Width73.1 in
- Volkswagen GTI width68.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen GTI is 20.0 in shorter (183.3 in vs 163.3 in)
- Width: Volkswagen GTI is 4.8 in narrower (73.1 in vs 68.3 in)
- Height: Volkswagen GTI is 3.4 in taller (53.3 in vs 56.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Mustang has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (101.3 in vs 98.9 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Mustang is 489 lb heavier (3,315 lb vs 2,826 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Mustang is 489 lb heavier (3,315 lb vs 2,826 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen GTI is 20.0 in shorter (183.3 in vs 163.3 in)
- Width: Volkswagen GTI is 4.8 in narrower (73.1 in vs 68.3 in)
- Height: Volkswagen GTI is 3.4 in taller (53.3 in vs 56.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Mustang has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (101.3 in vs 98.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen GTI — Volkswagen GTI is shorter by 20.0 in Check garage fit for Ford Mustang · garage fit for Volkswagen GTI
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen GTI — Volkswagen GTI is narrower by 4.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen GTI — Based on length × width (Volkswagen GTI)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Mustang | Volkswagen GTI | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 183.3 in | 163.3 in | 20.0 in |
| Width | 73.1 in | 68.3 in | 4.8 in |
| Height | 53.3 in | 56.7 in | 3.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.3 in | 98.9 in | 2.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,315 lb | 2,826 lb | 489 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 183.2 in – 183.5 in).
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