Toyota Yaris vs Volkswagen Golf Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 vs 2021 catalog dimensions. Toyota Yaris · Volkswagen Golf
- Length155.5 in
- Height59.4 in
- Wheelbase98.8 in
- Ground clearance6.0 in
- Curb weight20 lb
- Width66.7 in
- Volkswagen Golf width70.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Yaris is 12.1 in shorter (155.5 in vs 167.6 in)
- Width: Toyota Yaris is 4.1 in narrower (66.7 in vs 70.8 in)
- Height: Toyota Yaris is 1.2 in taller (59.4 in vs 58.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Golf has a 5.0 in longer wheelbase (98.8 in vs 103.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Toyota Yaris has 0.6 in more ground clearance (6.0 in vs 5.4 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 2,925 lb heavier (20 lb vs 2,945 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 2,925 lb heavier (20 lb vs 2,945 lb)
- Ground clearance: Toyota Yaris has 0.6 in more ground clearance (6.0 in vs 5.4 in)
- Length: Toyota Yaris is 12.1 in shorter (155.5 in vs 167.6 in)
- Width: Toyota Yaris is 4.1 in narrower (66.7 in vs 70.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Golf has a 5.0 in longer wheelbase (98.8 in vs 103.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Yaris — Toyota Yaris is shorter by 12.1 in Check garage fit for Toyota Yaris · garage fit for Volkswagen Golf
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Yaris — Toyota Yaris is narrower by 4.1 in
- More ground clearanceToyota Yaris — Toyota Yaris has 0.6 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Yaris — Based on length × width (Toyota Yaris)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Yaris | Volkswagen Golf | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 155.5 in | 167.6 in | 12.1 in |
| Width | 66.7 in | 70.8 in | 4.1 in |
| Height | 59.4 in | 58.2 in | 1.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 98.8 in | 103.8 in | 5.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.0 in | 5.4 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | 20 lb | 2,945 lb | 2,925 lb |
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