Honda Insight vs Volkswagen GTI Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2000 catalog dimensions. Honda Insight · Volkswagen GTI
- Length155.1 in
- Height53.3 in
- Wheelbase94.5 in
- Curb weight1,847 lb
- Width66.7 in
- Volkswagen GTI width68.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Insight is 8.2 in shorter (155.1 in vs 163.3 in)
- Width: Honda Insight is 1.6 in narrower (66.7 in vs 68.3 in)
- Height: Volkswagen GTI is 3.4 in taller (53.3 in vs 56.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen GTI has a 4.4 in longer wheelbase (94.5 in vs 98.9 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen GTI is 979 lb heavier (1,847 lb vs 2,826 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen GTI is 979 lb heavier (1,847 lb vs 2,826 lb)
- Height: Volkswagen GTI is 3.4 in taller (53.3 in vs 56.7 in)
- Length: Honda Insight is 8.2 in shorter (155.1 in vs 163.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen GTI has a 4.4 in longer wheelbase (94.5 in vs 98.9 in)
- Width: Honda Insight is 1.6 in narrower (66.7 in vs 68.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Insight — Honda Insight is shorter by 8.2 in Check garage fit for Honda Insight · garage fit for Volkswagen GTI
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Insight — Honda Insight is narrower by 1.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda Insight — Based on length × width (Honda Insight)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Insight | Volkswagen GTI | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 155.1 in | 163.3 in | 8.2 in |
| Width | 66.7 in | 68.3 in | 1.6 in |
| Height | 53.3 in | 56.7 in | 3.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 94.5 in | 98.9 in | 4.4 in |
| Curb weight | 1,847 lb | 2,826 lb | 979 lb |
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