Honda Insight vs Volkswagen GTI Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2022 vs 2015 catalog dimensions. Honda Insight · Volkswagen GTI
- Length183.6 in
- Height55.6 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Curb weight3,000 lb – 3,078 lb
- Width71.6 in
- Volkswagen GTI width70.5 in – 70.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen GTI is 15.6 in shorter (183.6 in vs 168.0 in)
- Width: Volkswagen GTI is 0.9 in narrower (71.6 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Volkswagen GTI is 1.2 in taller (55.6 in vs 56.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Insight has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 103.6 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Insight is 38 lb heavier (3,039 lb vs 3,002 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Volkswagen GTI is 15.6 in shorter (183.6 in vs 168.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Insight has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 103.6 in)
- Height: Volkswagen GTI is 1.2 in taller (55.6 in vs 56.8 in)
- Width: Volkswagen GTI is 0.9 in narrower (71.6 in vs 70.7 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Insight is 38 lb heavier (3,039 lb vs 3,002 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen GTI — Volkswagen GTI is shorter by 15.6 in Check garage fit for Honda Insight · garage fit for Volkswagen GTI
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen GTI — Volkswagen GTI is narrower by 0.9 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen GTI — Based on length × width (Volkswagen GTI)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Insight | Volkswagen GTI | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 183.6 in | 168.0 in | 15.6 in |
| Width | 71.6 in | 70.7 in | 0.9 in |
| Height | 55.6 in | 56.8 in | 1.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 103.6 in | 2.7 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.0 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,039 lb | 3,002 lb | 38 lb |
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