Toyota Yaris vs Volkswagen GTI Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Toyota Yaris · Volkswagen GTI
- Length150.6 in – 169.3 in
- Height57.5 in – 60.0 in
- Wheelbase96.9 in – 100.4 in
- Curb weight2,288 lb – 2,290 lb
- Width66.5 in – 66.7 in
- Volkswagen GTI width69.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Yaris is 5.9 in shorter (159.9 in vs 165.8 in)
- Width: Toyota Yaris is 2.7 in narrower (66.6 in vs 69.3 in)
- Height: Toyota Yaris is 0.4 in taller (58.8 in vs 58.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen GTI has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (98.7 in vs 101.5 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen GTI is 842 lb heavier (2,289 lb vs 3,131 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen GTI is 842 lb heavier (2,289 lb vs 3,131 lb)
- Width: Toyota Yaris is 2.7 in narrower (66.6 in vs 69.3 in)
- Length: Toyota Yaris is 5.9 in shorter (159.9 in vs 165.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen GTI has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (98.7 in vs 101.5 in)
- Height: Toyota Yaris is 0.4 in taller (58.8 in vs 58.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Yaris — Toyota Yaris is shorter by 5.9 in Check garage fit for Toyota Yaris · garage fit for Volkswagen GTI
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Yaris — Toyota Yaris is narrower by 2.7 in
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Yaris — Based on length × width (Toyota Yaris)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Yaris | Volkswagen GTI | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 159.9 in | 165.8 in | 5.9 in |
| Width | 66.6 in | 69.3 in | 2.7 in |
| Height | 58.8 in | 58.4 in | 0.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 98.7 in | 101.5 in | 2.8 in |
| Curb weight | 2,289 lb | 3,131 lb | 842 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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