Honda Fit vs Volkswagen Golf Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2010 catalog dimensions. Honda Fit · Volkswagen Golf
- Length161.6 in
- Height60.0 in
- Wheelbase98.4 in
- Curb weight2,489 lb – 2,520 lb
- Width66.7 in
- Volkswagen Golf width70.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Fit is 3.8 in shorter (161.6 in vs 165.4 in)
- Width: Honda Fit is 3.6 in narrower (66.7 in vs 70.3 in)
- Height: Honda Fit is 1.7 in taller (60.0 in vs 58.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Golf has a 3.1 in longer wheelbase (98.4 in vs 101.5 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 531 lb heavier (2,505 lb vs 3,035 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 531 lb heavier (2,505 lb vs 3,035 lb)
- Width: Honda Fit is 3.6 in narrower (66.7 in vs 70.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Golf has a 3.1 in longer wheelbase (98.4 in vs 101.5 in)
- Height: Honda Fit is 1.7 in taller (60.0 in vs 58.3 in)
- Length: Honda Fit is 3.8 in shorter (161.6 in vs 165.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Fit — Honda Fit is shorter by 3.8 in Check garage fit for Honda Fit · garage fit for Volkswagen Golf
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Fit — Honda Fit is narrower by 3.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda Fit — Based on length × width (Honda Fit)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Fit | Volkswagen Golf | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 161.6 in | 165.4 in | 3.8 in |
| Width | 66.7 in | 70.3 in | 3.6 in |
| Height | 60.0 in | 58.3 in | 1.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 98.4 in | 101.5 in | 3.1 in |
| Curb weight | 2,505 lb | 3,035 lb | 531 lb |
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