Volkswagen Beetle vs Volkswagen GTI Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Beetle · Volkswagen GTI
- Length168.4 in
- Height58.0 in – 58.5 in
- Wheelbase99.9 in
- Curb weight2,939 lb – 3,296 lb
- Width71.2 in
- Volkswagen GTI width70.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen GTI is 2.5 in shorter (168.4 in vs 165.9 in)
- Width: Volkswagen GTI is 1.2 in narrower (71.2 in vs 70.0 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Beetle is 0.5 in taller (58.3 in vs 57.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen GTI has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (99.9 in vs 101.5 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Beetle is 44 lb heavier (3,118 lb vs 3,074 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Width: Volkswagen GTI is 1.2 in narrower (71.2 in vs 70.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen GTI has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (99.9 in vs 101.5 in)
- Length: Volkswagen GTI is 2.5 in shorter (168.4 in vs 165.9 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Beetle is 44 lb heavier (3,118 lb vs 3,074 lb)
- Height: Volkswagen Beetle is 0.5 in taller (58.3 in vs 57.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen GTI — Volkswagen GTI is shorter by 2.5 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Beetle · garage fit for Volkswagen GTI
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen GTI — Volkswagen GTI is narrower by 1.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen GTI — Based on length × width (Volkswagen GTI)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Beetle | Volkswagen GTI | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 168.4 in | 165.9 in | 2.5 in |
| Width | 71.2 in | 70.0 in | 1.2 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 57.8 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 99.9 in | 101.5 in | 1.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,118 lb | 3,074 lb | 44 lb |
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