Toyota 86 vs Volkswagen GTI Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 vs 2015 catalog dimensions. Toyota 86 · Volkswagen GTI
- Length166.7 in
- Height50.6 in
- Wheelbase101.2 in
- Ground clearance4.9 in
- Curb weight2,776 lb
- Width69.9 in
- Volkswagen GTI width70.5 in – 70.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota 86 is 1.3 in shorter (166.7 in vs 168.0 in)
- Width: Toyota 86 is 0.8 in narrower (69.9 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Volkswagen GTI is 6.2 in taller (50.6 in vs 56.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen GTI has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (101.2 in vs 103.6 in)
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen GTI has 0.1 in more ground clearance (4.9 in vs 5.0 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen GTI is 226 lb heavier (2,776 lb vs 3,002 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Volkswagen GTI is 6.2 in taller (50.6 in vs 56.8 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen GTI is 226 lb heavier (2,776 lb vs 3,002 lb)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen GTI has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (101.2 in vs 103.6 in)
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen GTI has 0.1 in more ground clearance (4.9 in vs 5.0 in)
- Width: Toyota 86 is 0.8 in narrower (69.9 in vs 70.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota 86 — Toyota 86 is shorter by 1.3 in Check garage fit for Toyota 86 · garage fit for Volkswagen GTI
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota 86 — Toyota 86 is narrower by 0.8 in
- More ground clearanceVolkswagen GTI — Volkswagen GTI has 0.1 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota 86 — Based on length × width (Toyota 86)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota 86 | Volkswagen GTI | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 166.7 in | 168.0 in | 1.3 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 70.7 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 50.6 in | 56.8 in | 6.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 103.6 in | 2.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.9 in | 5.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Curb weight | 2,776 lb | 3,002 lb | 226 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.
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