Toyota Yaris vs Volkswagen Golf Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Toyota Yaris · Volkswagen Golf
- Length153.5 in – 154.7 in
- Height59.4 in
- Wheelbase98.8 in
- Ground clearance6.0 in
- Curb weight2,295 lb – 2,315 lb
- Width66.7 in
- Volkswagen Golf width70.0 in – 70.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Yaris is 11.5 in shorter (154.1 in vs 165.6 in)
- Width: Toyota Yaris is 3.5 in narrower (66.7 in vs 70.2 in)
- Height: Toyota Yaris is 1.4 in taller (59.4 in vs 58.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Golf has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (98.8 in vs 101.5 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 842 lb heavier (2,305 lb vs 3,147 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 842 lb heavier (2,305 lb vs 3,147 lb)
- Length: Toyota Yaris is 11.5 in shorter (154.1 in vs 165.6 in)
- Width: Toyota Yaris is 3.5 in narrower (66.7 in vs 70.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Golf has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (98.8 in vs 101.5 in)
- Height: Toyota Yaris is 1.4 in taller (59.4 in vs 58.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Yaris — Toyota Yaris is shorter by 11.5 in Check garage fit for Toyota Yaris · garage fit for Volkswagen Golf
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Yaris — Toyota Yaris is narrower by 3.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Yaris — Based on length × width (Toyota Yaris)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Yaris | Volkswagen Golf | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 154.1 in | 165.6 in | 11.5 in |
| Width | 66.7 in | 70.2 in | 3.5 in |
| Height | 59.4 in | 58.0 in | 1.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 98.8 in | 101.5 in | 2.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,305 lb | 3,147 lb | 842 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 153.5 in – 154.7 in).
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