Ford Mustang vs Volkswagen GTI Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Ford Mustang · Volkswagen GTI
- Length188.1 in
- Height55.6 in – 56.1 in
- Wheelbase107.1 in
- Ground clearance5.0 in
- Curb weight3,401 lb – 3,601 lb
- Width73.9 in
- Volkswagen GTI width70.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen GTI is 22.3 in shorter (188.1 in vs 165.8 in)
- Width: Volkswagen GTI is 3.9 in narrower (73.9 in vs 70.0 in)
- Height: Volkswagen GTI is 1.9 in taller (55.9 in vs 57.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Mustang has a 5.6 in longer wheelbase (107.1 in vs 101.5 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Mustang is 428 lb heavier (3,501 lb vs 3,074 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Mustang is 428 lb heavier (3,501 lb vs 3,074 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen GTI is 22.3 in shorter (188.1 in vs 165.8 in)
- Width: Volkswagen GTI is 3.9 in narrower (73.9 in vs 70.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Mustang has a 5.6 in longer wheelbase (107.1 in vs 101.5 in)
- Height: Volkswagen GTI is 1.9 in taller (55.9 in vs 57.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen GTI — Volkswagen GTI is shorter by 22.3 in Check garage fit for Ford Mustang · garage fit for Volkswagen GTI
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen GTI — Volkswagen GTI is narrower by 3.9 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen GTI — Based on length × width (Volkswagen GTI)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Mustang | Volkswagen GTI | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.1 in | 165.8 in | 22.3 in |
| Width | 73.9 in | 70.0 in | 3.9 in |
| Height | 55.9 in | 57.8 in | 1.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 101.5 in | 5.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,501 lb | 3,074 lb | 428 lb |
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