Spec Sizes

Honda Fit vs Volkswagen GTI Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Honda Fit · Volkswagen GTI

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length160.0 in
  • Height60.0 in
  • Wheelbase99.6 in
  • Ground clearance4.4 in – 5.3 in
  • Curb weight2,513 lb – 2,642 lb
Front / width
  • Width67.0 in
  • Volkswagen GTI width70.5 in – 70.8 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Honda Fit is 8.0 in shorter (160.0 in vs 168.0 in)
  • Width: Honda Fit is 3.7 in narrower (67.0 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 4.0 in longer wheelbase (99.6 in vs 103.6 in)
  • Ground clearance: Volkswagen GTI has 0.1 in more ground clearance (4.9 in vs 5.0 in)
  • Curb weight: Volkswagen GTI is 424 lb heavier (2,578 lb vs 3,002 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Volkswagen GTI is 424 lb heavier (2,578 lb vs 3,002 lb)
  2. Height: Honda Fit is 3.2 in taller (60.0 in vs 56.8 in)
  3. Width: Honda Fit is 3.7 in narrower (67.0 in vs 70.7 in)
  4. Length: Honda Fit is 8.0 in shorter (160.0 in vs 168.0 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Volkswagen GTI has a 4.0 in longer wheelbase (99.6 in vs 103.6 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Fit — Honda Fit is shorter by 8.0 in Check garage fit for Honda Fit · garage fit for Volkswagen GTI
  • Narrower for tight parkingHonda Fit — Honda Fit is narrower by 3.7 in
  • More ground clearanceVolkswagen GTI — Volkswagen GTI has 0.1 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintHonda Fit — Based on length × width (Honda Fit)

Dimension comparison

SpecHonda FitVolkswagen GTIDifference
Length160.0 in168.0 in8.0 in
Width67.0 in70.7 in3.7 in
Height60.0 in56.8 in3.2 in
Wheelbase99.6 in103.6 in4.0 in
Ground clearance4.9 in5.0 in0.1 in
Curb weight2,578 lb3,002 lb424 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.

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