Honda Fit vs Volkswagen Golf Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 vs 2021 catalog dimensions. Honda Fit · Volkswagen Golf
- Length161.6 in
- Height60.0 in
- Wheelbase98.4 in
- Ground clearance5.0 in
- Curb weight2,496 lb – 2,540 lb
- Width66.7 in
- Volkswagen Golf width70.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Fit is 6.0 in shorter (161.6 in vs 167.6 in)
- Width: Honda Fit is 4.1 in narrower (66.7 in vs 70.8 in)
- Height: Honda Fit is 1.8 in taller (60.0 in vs 58.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Golf has a 5.4 in longer wheelbase (98.4 in vs 103.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Golf has 0.4 in more ground clearance (5.0 in vs 5.4 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 427 lb heavier (2,518 lb vs 2,945 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 427 lb heavier (2,518 lb vs 2,945 lb)
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Golf has 0.4 in more ground clearance (5.0 in vs 5.4 in)
- Width: Honda Fit is 4.1 in narrower (66.7 in vs 70.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Golf has a 5.4 in longer wheelbase (98.4 in vs 103.8 in)
- Length: Honda Fit is 6.0 in shorter (161.6 in vs 167.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Fit — Honda Fit is shorter by 6.0 in Check garage fit for Honda Fit · garage fit for Volkswagen Golf
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Fit — Honda Fit is narrower by 4.1 in
- More ground clearanceVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf has 0.4 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda Fit — Based on length × width (Honda Fit)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Fit | Volkswagen Golf | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 161.6 in | 167.6 in | 6.0 in |
| Width | 66.7 in | 70.8 in | 4.1 in |
| Height | 60.0 in | 58.2 in | 1.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 98.4 in | 103.8 in | 5.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.0 in | 5.4 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 2,518 lb | 2,945 lb | 427 lb |
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