Nissan 370Z vs Volkswagen GTI Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Nissan 370Z · Volkswagen GTI
- Length167.2 in – 174.3 in
- Height51.8 in
- Wheelbase100.4 in
- Curb weight3,232 lb – 3,300 lb
- Width72.6 in
- Volkswagen GTI width69.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen GTI is 4.9 in shorter (170.8 in vs 165.8 in)
- Width: Volkswagen GTI is 3.3 in narrower (72.6 in vs 69.3 in)
- Height: Volkswagen GTI is 6.6 in taller (51.8 in vs 58.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen GTI has a 1.1 in longer wheelbase (100.4 in vs 101.5 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan 370Z is 135 lb heavier (3,266 lb vs 3,131 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Volkswagen GTI is 6.6 in taller (51.8 in vs 58.4 in)
- Width: Volkswagen GTI is 3.3 in narrower (72.6 in vs 69.3 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan 370Z is 135 lb heavier (3,266 lb vs 3,131 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen GTI is 4.9 in shorter (170.8 in vs 165.8 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 4.9 in Check garage fit for Nissan 370Z · garage fit for Volkswagen GTI
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen GTI — Volkswagen GTI is narrower by 3.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen GTI — Based on length × width (Volkswagen GTI)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan 370Z | Volkswagen GTI | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 170.8 in | 165.8 in | 4.9 in |
| Width | 72.6 in | 69.3 in | 3.3 in |
| Height | 51.8 in | 58.4 in | 6.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 100.4 in | 101.5 in | 1.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,266 lb | 3,131 lb | 135 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 167.2 in – 174.3 in).
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