Honda Civic vs Volkswagen Golf Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Honda Civic · Volkswagen Golf
- Length165.8 in – 174.8 in
- Height55.1 in – 56.7 in
- Wheelbase101.2 in – 103.1 in
- Curb weight2,402 lb – 2,744 lb
- Width66.7 in – 67.5 in
- Volkswagen Golf width68.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 5.4 in shorter (170.3 in vs 164.9 in)
- Width: Honda Civic is 1.2 in narrower (67.1 in vs 68.3 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 0.8 in taller (55.9 in vs 56.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 3.3 in longer wheelbase (102.2 in vs 98.9 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 301 lb heavier (2,573 lb vs 2,874 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 301 lb heavier (2,573 lb vs 2,874 lb)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 3.3 in longer wheelbase (102.2 in vs 98.9 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 5.4 in shorter (170.3 in vs 164.9 in)
- Width: Honda Civic is 1.2 in narrower (67.1 in vs 68.3 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 0.8 in taller (55.9 in vs 56.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is shorter by 5.4 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 | 170.3 in | 164.9 in | 5.4 in |
| Width | 67.1 in | 68.3 in | 1.2 in |
| Height | 55.9 in | 56.7 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.2 in | 98.9 in | 3.3 in |
| Curb weight | 2,573 lb | 2,874 lb | 301 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 165.8 in – 174.8 in).
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