Honda Civic vs Volkswagen Golf Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Honda Civic · Volkswagen Golf
- Length174.8 in – 176.7 in
- Height53.5 in – 56.5 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in – 106.3 in
- Curb weight2,593 lb – 2,904 lb
- Width68.9 in – 69.0 in
- Volkswagen Golf width68.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 10.8 in shorter (175.8 in vs 164.9 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Golf is 0.7 in narrower (69.0 in vs 68.3 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 1.7 in taller (55.0 in vs 56.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 6.4 in longer wheelbase (105.3 in vs 98.9 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 166 lb heavier (2,749 lb vs 2,915 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 10.8 in shorter (175.8 in vs 164.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 6.4 in longer wheelbase (105.3 in vs 98.9 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 166 lb heavier (2,749 lb vs 2,915 lb)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 1.7 in taller (55.0 in vs 56.7 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Golf is 0.7 in narrower (69.0 in vs 68.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is shorter by 10.8 in Check garage fit for Honda Civic · garage fit for Volkswagen Golf
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is narrower by 0.7 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Golf — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Golf)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Civic | Volkswagen Golf | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.8 in | 164.9 in | 10.8 in |
| Width | 69.0 in | 68.3 in | 0.7 in |
| Height | 55.0 in | 56.7 in | 1.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.3 in | 98.9 in | 6.4 in |
| Curb weight | 2,749 lb | 2,915 lb | 166 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 174.8 in – 176.7 in).
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