Honda Civic vs Volkswagen Golf Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2000 catalog dimensions. Honda Civic · Volkswagen Golf
- Length164.2 in – 175.1 in
- Height54.1 in – 54.7 in
- Wheelbase103.2 in
- Curb weight2,339 lb – 2,612 lb
- Width67.1 in
- Volkswagen Golf width68.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 6.3 in shorter (169.6 in vs 163.3 in)
- Width: Honda Civic is 1.2 in narrower (67.1 in vs 68.3 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 2.3 in taller (54.4 in vs 56.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 4.3 in longer wheelbase (103.2 in vs 98.9 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 380 lb heavier (2,476 lb vs 2,856 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 380 lb heavier (2,476 lb vs 2,856 lb)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 4.3 in longer wheelbase (103.2 in vs 98.9 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 2.3 in taller (54.4 in vs 56.7 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 6.3 in shorter (169.6 in vs 163.3 in)
- Width: Honda Civic is 1.2 in narrower (67.1 in vs 68.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is shorter by 6.3 in Check garage fit for Honda Civic · garage fit for Volkswagen Golf
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Civic — Honda Civic is narrower by 1.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Golf — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Golf)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Civic | Volkswagen Golf | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 169.6 in | 163.3 in | 6.3 in |
| Width | 67.1 in | 68.3 in | 1.2 in |
| Height | 54.4 in | 56.7 in | 2.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.2 in | 98.9 in | 4.3 in |
| Curb weight | 2,476 lb | 2,856 lb | 380 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 164.2 in – 175.1 in).
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