Volkswagen Beetle vs Volkswagen Golf Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Beetle · Volkswagen Golf
- Length168.4 in
- Height58.5 in
- Wheelbase99.9 in
- Curb weight2,939 lb – 3,089 lb
- Width71.2 in
- Volkswagen Golf width70.0 in – 70.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 2.8 in shorter (168.4 in vs 165.6 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Golf is 1.0 in narrower (71.2 in vs 70.2 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Beetle is 0.5 in taller (58.5 in vs 58.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Golf has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (99.9 in vs 101.5 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 133 lb heavier (3,014 lb vs 3,147 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 133 lb heavier (3,014 lb vs 3,147 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 2.8 in shorter (168.4 in vs 165.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Golf has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (99.9 in vs 101.5 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Golf is 1.0 in narrower (71.2 in vs 70.2 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Beetle is 0.5 in taller (58.5 in vs 58.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is shorter by 2.8 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Beetle · garage fit for Volkswagen Golf
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is narrower by 1.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Golf — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Golf)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Beetle | Volkswagen Golf | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 168.4 in | 165.6 in | 2.8 in |
| Width | 71.2 in | 70.2 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 58.5 in | 58.0 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 99.9 in | 101.5 in | 1.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,014 lb | 3,147 lb | 133 lb |
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