Honda Insight vs Volkswagen GTI Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Honda Insight · Volkswagen GTI
- Length172.3 in
- Height56.2 in
- Wheelbase100.4 in
- Curb weight2,747 lb – 2,762 lb
- Width66.7 in
- Volkswagen GTI width70.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen GTI is 6.5 in shorter (172.3 in vs 165.8 in)
- Width: Honda Insight is 3.3 in narrower (66.7 in vs 70.0 in)
- Height: Volkswagen GTI is 1.6 in taller (56.2 in vs 57.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen GTI has a 1.1 in longer wheelbase (100.4 in vs 101.5 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen GTI is 319 lb heavier (2,755 lb vs 3,074 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen GTI is 319 lb heavier (2,755 lb vs 3,074 lb)
- Width: Honda Insight is 3.3 in narrower (66.7 in vs 70.0 in)
- Length: Volkswagen GTI is 6.5 in shorter (172.3 in vs 165.8 in)
- Height: Volkswagen GTI is 1.6 in taller (56.2 in vs 57.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen GTI has a 1.1 in longer wheelbase (100.4 in vs 101.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen GTI — Volkswagen GTI is shorter by 6.5 in Check garage fit for Honda Insight · garage fit for Volkswagen GTI
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Insight — Honda Insight is narrower by 3.3 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Insight | Volkswagen GTI | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 172.3 in | 165.8 in | 6.5 in |
| Width | 66.7 in | 70.0 in | 3.3 in |
| Height | 56.2 in | 57.8 in | 1.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 100.4 in | 101.5 in | 1.1 in |
| Curb weight | 2,755 lb | 3,074 lb | 319 lb |
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