Nissan 370Z vs Volkswagen GTI Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Nissan 370Z · Volkswagen GTI
- Length167.2 in – 173.4 in
- Height51.8 in – 52.2 in
- Wheelbase100.4 in
- Curb weight3,245 lb – 3,479 lb
- Width72.6 in – 72.8 in
- Volkswagen GTI width70.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen GTI is 4.5 in shorter (170.3 in vs 165.8 in)
- Width: Volkswagen GTI is 2.7 in narrower (72.7 in vs 70.0 in)
- Height: Volkswagen GTI is 5.8 in taller (52.0 in vs 57.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen GTI has a 1.1 in longer wheelbase (100.4 in vs 101.5 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan 370Z is 289 lb heavier (3,362 lb vs 3,074 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Volkswagen GTI is 5.8 in taller (52.0 in vs 57.8 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan 370Z is 289 lb heavier (3,362 lb vs 3,074 lb)
- Width: Volkswagen GTI is 2.7 in narrower (72.7 in vs 70.0 in)
- Length: Volkswagen GTI is 4.5 in shorter (170.3 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 4.5 in Check garage fit for Nissan 370Z · garage fit for Volkswagen GTI
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen GTI — Volkswagen GTI is narrower by 2.7 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen GTI — Based on length × width (Volkswagen GTI)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan 370Z | Volkswagen GTI | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 170.3 in | 165.8 in | 4.5 in |
| Width | 72.7 in | 70.0 in | 2.7 in |
| Height | 52.0 in | 57.8 in | 5.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 100.4 in | 101.5 in | 1.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,362 lb | 3,074 lb | 289 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 167.2 in – 173.4 in).
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