Honda Insight vs Volkswagen GTI Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 vs 2015 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 width70.5 in – 70.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen GTI is 4.3 in shorter (172.3 in vs 168.0 in)
- Width: Honda Insight is 4.0 in narrower (66.7 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Volkswagen GTI is 0.6 in taller (56.2 in vs 56.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen GTI has a 3.2 in longer wheelbase (100.4 in vs 103.6 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen GTI is 247 lb heavier (2,755 lb vs 3,002 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen GTI is 247 lb heavier (2,755 lb vs 3,002 lb)
- Width: Honda Insight is 4.0 in narrower (66.7 in vs 70.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen GTI has a 3.2 in longer wheelbase (100.4 in vs 103.6 in)
- Length: Volkswagen GTI is 4.3 in shorter (172.3 in vs 168.0 in)
- Height: Volkswagen GTI is 0.6 in taller (56.2 in vs 56.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen GTI — Volkswagen GTI is shorter by 4.3 in Check garage fit for Honda Insight · garage fit for Volkswagen GTI
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Insight — Honda Insight is narrower by 4.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda Insight — Based on length × width (Honda Insight)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Insight | Volkswagen GTI | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 172.3 in | 168.0 in | 4.3 in |
| Width | 66.7 in | 70.7 in | 4.0 in |
| Height | 56.2 in | 56.8 in | 0.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 100.4 in | 103.6 in | 3.2 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.0 in | — |
| Curb weight | 2,755 lb | 3,002 lb | 247 lb |
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