Honda Civic vs Volkswagen Golf Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Honda Civic · Volkswagen Golf
- Length175.5 in – 177.3 in
- Height55.0 in – 56.5 in
- Wheelbase103.2 in – 105.1 in
- Ground clearance6.0 in
- Curb weight2,597 lb – 2,895 lb
- Width69.0 in
- Volkswagen Golf width70.0 in – 70.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 10.8 in shorter (176.4 in vs 165.6 in)
- Width: Honda Civic is 1.2 in narrower (69.0 in vs 70.2 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 2.3 in taller (55.8 in vs 58.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (104.2 in vs 101.5 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 401 lb heavier (2,746 lb vs 3,147 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 401 lb heavier (2,746 lb vs 3,147 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 10.8 in shorter (176.4 in vs 165.6 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 2.3 in taller (55.8 in vs 58.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (104.2 in vs 101.5 in)
- Width: Honda Civic is 1.2 in narrower (69.0 in vs 70.2 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 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 | 176.4 in | 165.6 in | 10.8 in |
| Width | 69.0 in | 70.2 in | 1.2 in |
| Height | 55.8 in | 58.0 in | 2.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.2 in | 101.5 in | 2.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,746 lb | 3,147 lb | 401 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 175.5 in – 177.3 in).
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