Honda Fit vs Volkswagen GTI Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 vs 2015 catalog dimensions. Honda Fit · Volkswagen GTI
- Length161.6 in
- Height60.0 in
- Wheelbase98.4 in
- Ground clearance5.0 in
- Curb weight2,496 lb – 2,540 lb
- Width66.7 in
- Volkswagen GTI width70.5 in – 70.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Fit is 6.4 in shorter (161.6 in vs 168.0 in)
- Width: Honda Fit is 4.0 in narrower (66.7 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Honda Fit is 3.2 in taller (60.0 in vs 56.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen GTI has a 5.2 in longer wheelbase (98.4 in vs 103.6 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Volkswagen GTI is 484 lb heavier (2,518 lb vs 3,002 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen GTI is 484 lb heavier (2,518 lb vs 3,002 lb)
- Height: Honda Fit is 3.2 in taller (60.0 in vs 56.8 in)
- Width: Honda Fit is 4.0 in narrower (66.7 in vs 70.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen GTI has a 5.2 in longer wheelbase (98.4 in vs 103.6 in)
- Length: Honda Fit is 6.4 in shorter (161.6 in vs 168.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Fit — Honda Fit is shorter by 6.4 in Check garage fit for Honda Fit · garage fit for Volkswagen GTI
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Fit — Honda Fit is narrower by 4.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda Fit — Based on length × width (Honda Fit)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Fit | Volkswagen GTI | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 161.6 in | 168.0 in | 6.4 in |
| Width | 66.7 in | 70.7 in | 4.0 in |
| Height | 60.0 in | 56.8 in | 3.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 98.4 in | 103.6 in | 5.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.0 in | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 2,518 lb | 3,002 lb | 484 lb |
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