Volkswagen Beetle vs Volkswagen Golf Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Beetle · Volkswagen Golf
- Length168.4 in
- Height58.0 in – 58.5 in
- Wheelbase100.0 in
- Curb weight2,939 lb – 3,296 lb
- Width71.2 in
- Volkswagen Golf width70.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 3.0 in shorter (168.4 in vs 165.4 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Golf is 0.9 in narrower (71.2 in vs 70.3 in)
- Height: essentially the same
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Golf has a 1.5 in longer wheelbase (100.0 in vs 101.5 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Beetle is 30 lb heavier (3,118 lb vs 3,088 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 3.0 in shorter (168.4 in vs 165.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Golf has a 1.5 in longer wheelbase (100.0 in vs 101.5 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Golf is 0.9 in narrower (71.2 in vs 70.3 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Beetle is 30 lb heavier (3,118 lb vs 3,088 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is shorter by 3.0 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Beetle · garage fit for Volkswagen Golf
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is narrower by 0.9 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Golf — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Golf)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Beetle | Volkswagen Golf | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 168.4 in | 165.4 in | 3.0 in |
| Width | 71.2 in | 70.3 in | 0.9 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 58.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 100.0 in | 101.5 in | 1.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3,118 lb | 3,088 lb | 30 lb |
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