Honda Insight vs Volkswagen Golf Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Honda Insight · Volkswagen Golf
- Length183.6 in
- Height55.6 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Curb weight2,987 lb – 3,078 lb
- Width71.6 in
- Volkswagen Golf width70.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 16.0 in shorter (183.6 in vs 167.6 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Golf is 0.8 in narrower (71.6 in vs 70.8 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 2.6 in taller (55.6 in vs 58.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Insight has a 2.5 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 103.8 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Insight is 70 lb heavier (3,033 lb vs 2,963 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 16.0 in shorter (183.6 in vs 167.6 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 2.6 in taller (55.6 in vs 58.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Insight has a 2.5 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 103.8 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Insight is 70 lb heavier (3,033 lb vs 2,963 lb)
- Width: Volkswagen Golf is 0.8 in narrower (71.6 in vs 70.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is shorter by 16.0 in Check garage fit for Honda Insight · garage fit for Volkswagen Golf
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is narrower by 0.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Golf — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Golf)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Insight | Volkswagen Golf | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 183.6 in | 167.6 in | 16.0 in |
| Width | 71.6 in | 70.8 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 55.6 in | 58.2 in | 2.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 103.8 in | 2.5 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.4 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,033 lb | 2,963 lb | 70 lb |
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