Nissan 370Z vs Volkswagen GTI Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 vs 2015 catalog dimensions. Nissan 370Z · Volkswagen GTI
- Length167.2 in – 173.4 in
- Height51.8 in – 52.2 in
- Wheelbase100.4 in
- Curb weight3,272 lb – 3,488 lb
- Width72.6 in – 72.8 in
- Volkswagen GTI width70.5 in – 70.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen GTI is 2.3 in shorter (170.3 in vs 168.0 in)
- Width: Volkswagen GTI is 2.0 in narrower (72.7 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Volkswagen GTI is 4.8 in taller (52.0 in vs 56.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen GTI has a 3.2 in longer wheelbase (100.4 in vs 103.6 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan 370Z is 379 lb heavier (3,380 lb vs 3,002 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan 370Z is 379 lb heavier (3,380 lb vs 3,002 lb)
- Height: Volkswagen GTI is 4.8 in taller (52.0 in vs 56.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen GTI has a 3.2 in longer wheelbase (100.4 in vs 103.6 in)
- Width: Volkswagen GTI is 2.0 in narrower (72.7 in vs 70.7 in)
- Length: Volkswagen GTI is 2.3 in shorter (170.3 in vs 168.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen GTI — Volkswagen GTI is shorter by 2.3 in Check garage fit for Nissan 370Z · garage fit for Volkswagen GTI
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen GTI — Volkswagen GTI is narrower by 2.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen GTI — Based on length × width (Volkswagen GTI)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan 370Z | Volkswagen GTI | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 170.3 in | 168.0 in | 2.3 in |
| Width | 72.7 in | 70.7 in | 2.0 in |
| Height | 52.0 in | 56.8 in | 4.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 100.4 in | 103.6 in | 3.2 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.0 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,380 lb | 3,002 lb | 379 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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