Toyota Yaris vs Volkswagen GTI Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 vs 2015 catalog dimensions. Toyota Yaris · Volkswagen GTI
- Length155.5 in
- Height59.4 in
- Wheelbase98.8 in
- Ground clearance6.0 in
- Curb weight20 lb
- Width66.7 in
- Volkswagen GTI width70.5 in – 70.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Yaris is 12.5 in shorter (155.5 in vs 168.0 in)
- Width: Toyota Yaris is 4.0 in narrower (66.7 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Toyota Yaris is 2.6 in taller (59.4 in vs 56.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen GTI has a 4.8 in longer wheelbase (98.8 in vs 103.6 in)
- Ground clearance: Toyota Yaris has 1.0 in more ground clearance (6.0 in vs 5.0 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen GTI is 2,982 lb heavier (20 lb vs 3,002 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen GTI is 2,982 lb heavier (20 lb vs 3,002 lb)
- Ground clearance: Toyota Yaris has 1.0 in more ground clearance (6.0 in vs 5.0 in)
- Length: Toyota Yaris is 12.5 in shorter (155.5 in vs 168.0 in)
- Width: Toyota Yaris is 4.0 in narrower (66.7 in vs 70.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen GTI has a 4.8 in longer wheelbase (98.8 in vs 103.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Yaris — Toyota Yaris is shorter by 12.5 in Check garage fit for Toyota Yaris · garage fit for Volkswagen GTI
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Yaris — Toyota Yaris is narrower by 4.0 in
- More ground clearanceToyota Yaris — Toyota Yaris has 1.0 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Yaris — Based on length × width (Toyota Yaris)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Yaris | Volkswagen GTI | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 155.5 in | 168.0 in | 12.5 in |
| Width | 66.7 in | 70.7 in | 4.0 in |
| Height | 59.4 in | 56.8 in | 2.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 98.8 in | 103.6 in | 4.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.0 in | 5.0 in | 1.0 in |
| Curb weight | 20 lb | 3,002 lb | 2,982 lb |
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