Subaru WRX vs Volkswagen Golf Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2022 vs 2021 catalog dimensions. Subaru WRX · Volkswagen Golf
- Length183.8 in
- Height57.8 in
- Wheelbase105.2 in
- Ground clearance5.4 in
- Curb weight3,297 lb – 3,534 lb
- Width71.9 in
- Volkswagen Golf width70.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 16.2 in shorter (183.8 in vs 167.6 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Golf is 1.1 in narrower (71.9 in vs 70.8 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 0.4 in taller (57.8 in vs 58.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru WRX has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (105.2 in vs 103.8 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Subaru WRX is 471 lb heavier (3,416 lb vs 2,945 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Subaru WRX is 471 lb heavier (3,416 lb vs 2,945 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 16.2 in shorter (183.8 in vs 167.6 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Golf is 1.1 in narrower (71.9 in vs 70.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru WRX has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (105.2 in vs 103.8 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 0.4 in taller (57.8 in vs 58.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is shorter by 16.2 in Check garage fit for Subaru WRX · garage fit for Volkswagen Golf
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is narrower by 1.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Golf — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Golf)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru WRX | Volkswagen Golf | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 183.8 in | 167.6 in | 16.2 in |
| Width | 71.9 in | 70.8 in | 1.1 in |
| Height | 57.8 in | 58.2 in | 0.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.2 in | 103.8 in | 1.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.4 in | 5.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,416 lb | 2,945 lb | 471 lb |
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