Honda Civic vs Volkswagen Golf Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2001 catalog dimensions. Honda Civic · Volkswagen Golf
- Length174.6 in – 174.7 in
- Height55.1 in – 56.7 in
- Wheelbase103.1 in
- Curb weight2,405 lb – 2,564 lb
- Width66.7 in – 67.5 in
- Volkswagen Golf width68.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 9.7 in shorter (174.6 in vs 164.9 in)
- Width: Honda Civic is 1.2 in narrower (67.1 in vs 68.3 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 1.0 in taller (55.9 in vs 56.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 4.2 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 98.9 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 373 lb heavier (2,485 lb vs 2,858 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 373 lb heavier (2,485 lb vs 2,858 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 9.7 in shorter (174.6 in vs 164.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 4.2 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 98.9 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 1.0 in taller (55.9 in vs 56.9 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 9.7 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 | 174.6 in | 164.9 in | 9.7 in |
| Width | 67.1 in | 68.3 in | 1.2 in |
| Height | 55.9 in | 56.9 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 98.9 in | 4.2 in |
| Curb weight | 2,485 lb | 2,858 lb | 373 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 174.6 in – 174.7 in).
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