Honda S2000 vs Volkswagen GTI Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2002 catalog dimensions. Honda S2000 · Volkswagen GTI

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length162.2 in
  • Height50.6 in
  • Wheelbase94.5 in
  • Curb weight2,810 lb
Front / width
  • Width68.9 in
  • Volkswagen GTI width68.3 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Honda S2000 is 2.7 in shorter (162.2 in vs 164.9 in)
  • Width: Volkswagen GTI is 0.6 in narrower (68.9 in vs 68.3 in)
  • Height: Volkswagen GTI is 6.1 in taller (50.6 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 137 lb heavier (2,810 lb vs 2,947 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Height: Volkswagen GTI is 6.1 in taller (50.6 in vs 56.7 in)
  2. Curb weight: Volkswagen GTI is 137 lb heavier (2,810 lb vs 2,947 lb)
  3. Wheelbase: Volkswagen GTI has a 4.4 in longer wheelbase (94.5 in vs 98.9 in)
  4. Length: Honda S2000 is 2.7 in shorter (162.2 in vs 164.9 in)
  5. Width: Volkswagen GTI is 0.6 in narrower (68.9 in vs 68.3 in)

Practical verdicts

Dimension comparison

SpecHonda S2000Volkswagen GTIDifference
Length162.2 in164.9 in2.7 in
Width68.9 in68.3 in0.6 in
Height50.6 in56.7 in6.1 in
Wheelbase94.5 in98.9 in4.4 in
Curb weight2,810 lb2,947 lb137 lb

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