Ford Mustang vs Volkswagen GTI Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Ford Mustang · Volkswagen GTI
- Length187.6 in – 188.0 in
- Height54.5 in – 55.7 in
- Wheelbase107.1 in
- Curb weight3,351 lb – 3,614 lb
- Width73.9 in
- Volkswagen GTI width68.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen GTI is 22.9 in shorter (187.8 in vs 164.9 in)
- Width: Volkswagen GTI is 5.6 in narrower (73.9 in vs 68.3 in)
- Height: Volkswagen GTI is 1.6 in taller (55.1 in vs 56.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Mustang has a 8.2 in longer wheelbase (107.1 in vs 98.9 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Mustang is 498 lb heavier (3,483 lb vs 2,985 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Mustang is 498 lb heavier (3,483 lb vs 2,985 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen GTI is 22.9 in shorter (187.8 in vs 164.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Mustang has a 8.2 in longer wheelbase (107.1 in vs 98.9 in)
- Width: Volkswagen GTI is 5.6 in narrower (73.9 in vs 68.3 in)
- Height: Volkswagen GTI is 1.6 in taller (55.1 in vs 56.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen GTI — Volkswagen GTI is shorter by 22.9 in Check garage fit for Ford Mustang · garage fit for Volkswagen GTI
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen GTI — Volkswagen GTI is narrower by 5.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen GTI — Based on length × width (Volkswagen GTI)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Mustang | Volkswagen GTI | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 187.8 in | 164.9 in | 22.9 in |
| Width | 73.9 in | 68.3 in | 5.6 in |
| Height | 55.1 in | 56.7 in | 1.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 98.9 in | 8.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,483 lb | 2,985 lb | 498 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 187.6 in – 188.0 in).
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