Hyundai Venue vs Volkswagen Golf Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Venue · Volkswagen Golf
- Length159.1 in
- Height61.6 in
- Wheelbase99.2 in
- Ground clearance6.7 in
- Curb weight2,557 lb – 2,612 lb
- Width69.7 in
- Volkswagen Golf width70.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Venue is 8.5 in shorter (159.1 in vs 167.6 in)
- Width: Hyundai Venue is 1.1 in narrower (69.7 in vs 70.8 in)
- Height: Hyundai Venue is 3.4 in taller (61.6 in vs 58.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Golf has a 4.6 in longer wheelbase (99.2 in vs 103.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Hyundai Venue has 1.3 in more ground clearance (6.7 in vs 5.4 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 379 lb heavier (2,585 lb vs 2,963 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Hyundai Venue has 1.3 in more ground clearance (6.7 in vs 5.4 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 379 lb heavier (2,585 lb vs 2,963 lb)
- Height: Hyundai Venue is 3.4 in taller (61.6 in vs 58.2 in)
- Length: Hyundai Venue is 8.5 in shorter (159.1 in vs 167.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Golf has a 4.6 in longer wheelbase (99.2 in vs 103.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Venue — Hyundai Venue is shorter by 8.5 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Venue · garage fit for Volkswagen Golf
- Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Venue — Hyundai Venue is narrower by 1.1 in
- More ground clearanceHyundai Venue — Hyundai Venue has 1.3 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Venue — Based on length × width (Hyundai Venue)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Venue | Volkswagen Golf | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 159.1 in | 167.6 in | 8.5 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 70.8 in | 1.1 in |
| Height | 61.6 in | 58.2 in | 3.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 99.2 in | 103.8 in | 4.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.7 in | 5.4 in | 1.3 in |
| Curb weight | 2,585 lb | 2,963 lb | 379 lb |
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