Ford Mustang vs Volkswagen GTI Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Ford Mustang · Volkswagen GTI
- Length183.2 in – 183.5 in
- Height52.5 in – 53.2 in
- Wheelbase101.3 in
- Curb weight3,070 lb – 3,780 lb
- Width73.1 in
- Volkswagen GTI width68.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen GTI is 18.4 in shorter (183.3 in vs 164.9 in)
- Width: Volkswagen GTI is 4.8 in narrower (73.1 in vs 68.3 in)
- Height: Volkswagen GTI is 3.9 in taller (52.9 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 449 lb heavier (3,425 lb vs 2,976 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Mustang is 449 lb heavier (3,425 lb vs 2,976 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen GTI is 18.4 in shorter (183.3 in vs 164.9 in)
- Width: Volkswagen GTI is 4.8 in narrower (73.1 in vs 68.3 in)
- Height: Volkswagen GTI is 3.9 in taller (52.9 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 18.4 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 | 164.9 in | 18.4 in |
| Width | 73.1 in | 68.3 in | 4.8 in |
| Height | 52.9 in | 56.7 in | 3.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.3 in | 98.9 in | 2.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,425 lb | 2,976 lb | 449 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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