Toyota Yaris vs Volkswagen Golf Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Toyota Yaris · Volkswagen Golf
- Length150.6 in – 169.3 in
- Height57.5 in – 60.0 in
- Wheelbase96.9 in – 100.4 in
- Ground clearance6.0 in
- Curb weight2,311 lb – 2,320 lb
- Width66.5 in – 66.7 in
- Volkswagen Golf width70.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Yaris is 5.5 in shorter (159.9 in vs 165.4 in)
- Width: Toyota Yaris is 3.7 in narrower (66.6 in vs 70.3 in)
- Height: Toyota Yaris is 0.5 in taller (58.8 in vs 58.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Golf has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (98.7 in vs 101.5 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 720 lb heavier (2,316 lb vs 3,035 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 720 lb heavier (2,316 lb vs 3,035 lb)
- Width: Toyota Yaris is 3.7 in narrower (66.6 in vs 70.3 in)
- Length: Toyota Yaris is 5.5 in shorter (159.9 in vs 165.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Golf has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (98.7 in vs 101.5 in)
- Height: Toyota Yaris is 0.5 in taller (58.8 in vs 58.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Yaris — Toyota Yaris is shorter by 5.5 in Check garage fit for Toyota Yaris · garage fit for Volkswagen Golf
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Yaris — Toyota Yaris is narrower by 3.7 in
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Yaris — Based on length × width (Toyota Yaris)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Yaris | Volkswagen Golf | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 159.9 in | 165.4 in | 5.5 in |
| Width | 66.6 in | 70.3 in | 3.7 in |
| Height | 58.8 in | 58.3 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 98.7 in | 101.5 in | 2.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,316 lb | 3,035 lb | 720 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 150.6 in – 169.3 in).
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