Honda S2000 vs Volkswagen GTI Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 vs 2015 catalog dimensions. Honda S2000 · Volkswagen GTI
- Length162.1 in – 162.7 in
- Height50.0 in – 50.7 in
- Wheelbase94.5 in
- Curb weight2,813 lb – 2,864 lb
- Width68.9 in
- Volkswagen GTI width70.5 in – 70.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda S2000 is 5.6 in shorter (162.4 in vs 168.0 in)
- Width: Honda S2000 is 1.8 in narrower (68.9 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Volkswagen GTI is 6.4 in taller (50.4 in vs 56.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen GTI has a 9.1 in longer wheelbase (94.5 in vs 103.6 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen GTI is 163 lb heavier (2,839 lb vs 3,002 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Volkswagen GTI is 6.4 in taller (50.4 in vs 56.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen GTI has a 9.1 in longer wheelbase (94.5 in vs 103.6 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen GTI is 163 lb heavier (2,839 lb vs 3,002 lb)
- Length: Honda S2000 is 5.6 in shorter (162.4 in vs 168.0 in)
- Width: Honda S2000 is 1.8 in narrower (68.9 in vs 70.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda S2000 — Honda S2000 is shorter by 5.6 in Check garage fit for Honda S2000 · garage fit for Volkswagen GTI
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda S2000 — Honda S2000 is narrower by 1.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda S2000 — Based on length × width (Honda S2000)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda S2000 | Volkswagen GTI | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 162.4 in | 168.0 in | 5.6 in |
| Width | 68.9 in | 70.7 in | 1.8 in |
| Height | 50.4 in | 56.8 in | 6.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 94.5 in | 103.6 in | 9.1 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.0 in | — |
| Curb weight | 2,839 lb | 3,002 lb | 163 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 162.1 in – 162.7 in).
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