Honda Civic vs Volkswagen Golf Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Honda Civic · Volkswagen Golf
- Length177.9 in
- Height56.3 in – 56.5 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance6.0 in
- Curb weight2,870 lb – 2,976 lb
- Width70.8 in
- Volkswagen Golf width70.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 10.3 in shorter (177.9 in vs 167.6 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 1.8 in taller (56.4 in vs 58.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 2.5 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 103.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Honda Civic has 0.6 in more ground clearance (6.0 in vs 5.4 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 40 lb heavier (2,923 lb vs 2,963 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Honda Civic has 0.6 in more ground clearance (6.0 in vs 5.4 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 10.3 in shorter (177.9 in vs 167.6 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 1.8 in taller (56.4 in vs 58.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 2.5 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 103.8 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 40 lb heavier (2,923 lb vs 2,963 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is shorter by 10.3 in Check garage fit for Honda Civic · garage fit for Volkswagen Golf
- More ground clearanceHonda Civic — Honda Civic has 0.6 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Golf — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Golf)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Civic | Volkswagen Golf | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.9 in | 167.6 in | 10.3 in |
| Width | 70.8 in | 70.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 56.4 in | 58.2 in | 1.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 103.8 in | 2.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.0 in | 5.4 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | 2,923 lb | 2,963 lb | 40 lb |
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