Honda Insight vs Volkswagen Golf Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 vs 2021 catalog dimensions. Honda Insight · Volkswagen Golf
- Length172.3 in
- Height56.2 in
- Wheelbase100.4 in
- Curb weight2,747 lb – 2,762 lb
- Width66.7 in
- Volkswagen Golf width70.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 4.7 in shorter (172.3 in vs 167.6 in)
- Width: Honda Insight is 4.1 in narrower (66.7 in vs 70.8 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 2.0 in taller (56.2 in vs 58.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Golf has a 3.4 in longer wheelbase (100.4 in vs 103.8 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 191 lb heavier (2,755 lb vs 2,945 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 191 lb heavier (2,755 lb vs 2,945 lb)
- Width: Honda Insight is 4.1 in narrower (66.7 in vs 70.8 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 2.0 in taller (56.2 in vs 58.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Golf has a 3.4 in longer wheelbase (100.4 in vs 103.8 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 4.7 in shorter (172.3 in vs 167.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is shorter by 4.7 in Check garage fit for Honda Insight · garage fit for Volkswagen Golf
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Insight — Honda Insight is narrower by 4.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda Insight — Based on length × width (Honda Insight)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Insight | Volkswagen Golf | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 172.3 in | 167.6 in | 4.7 in |
| Width | 66.7 in | 70.8 in | 4.1 in |
| Height | 56.2 in | 58.2 in | 2.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 100.4 in | 103.8 in | 3.4 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.4 in | — |
| Curb weight | 2,755 lb | 2,945 lb | 191 lb |
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