Ford Mustang vs Volkswagen GTI Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2006 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 – 69.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen GTI is 22.4 in shorter (187.8 in vs 165.4 in)
- Width: Volkswagen GTI is 5.1 in narrower (73.9 in vs 68.8 in)
- Height: Volkswagen GTI is 2.4 in taller (55.1 in vs 57.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Mustang has a 6.9 in longer wheelbase (107.1 in vs 100.2 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Mustang is 449 lb heavier (3,483 lb vs 3,034 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Mustang is 449 lb heavier (3,483 lb vs 3,034 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen GTI is 22.4 in shorter (187.8 in vs 165.4 in)
- Width: Volkswagen GTI is 5.1 in narrower (73.9 in vs 68.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Mustang has a 6.9 in longer wheelbase (107.1 in vs 100.2 in)
- Height: Volkswagen GTI is 2.4 in taller (55.1 in vs 57.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen GTI — Volkswagen GTI is shorter by 22.4 in Check garage fit for Ford Mustang · garage fit for Volkswagen GTI
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen GTI — Volkswagen GTI is narrower by 5.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen GTI — Based on length × width (Volkswagen GTI)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Mustang | Volkswagen GTI | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 187.8 in | 165.4 in | 22.4 in |
| Width | 73.9 in | 68.8 in | 5.1 in |
| Height | 55.1 in | 57.5 in | 2.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 100.2 in | 6.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3,483 lb | 3,034 lb | 449 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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