Volkswagen Golf vs Acura RSX Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Golf · Acura RSX
- Length164.9 in
- Height56.7 in
- Wheelbase98.9 in
- Curb weight2,771 lb – 2,972 lb
- Width68.3 in
- Acura RSX width67.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 7.5 in shorter (164.9 in vs 172.4 in)
- Width: Acura RSX is 0.4 in narrower (68.3 in vs 67.9 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 1.8 in taller (56.7 in vs 54.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura RSX has a 2.3 in longer wheelbase (98.9 in vs 101.2 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 85 lb heavier (2,872 lb vs 2,787 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 7.5 in shorter (164.9 in vs 172.4 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 1.8 in taller (56.7 in vs 54.9 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 85 lb heavier (2,872 lb vs 2,787 lb)
- Wheelbase: Acura RSX has a 2.3 in longer wheelbase (98.9 in vs 101.2 in)
- Width: Acura RSX is 0.4 in narrower (68.3 in vs 67.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is shorter by 7.5 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Golf · garage fit for Acura RSX
- Narrower for tight parkingAcura RSX — Acura RSX is narrower by 0.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Golf — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Golf)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Golf | Acura RSX | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 164.9 in | 172.4 in | 7.5 in |
| Width | 68.3 in | 67.9 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 56.7 in | 54.9 in | 1.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 98.9 in | 101.2 in | 2.3 in |
| Curb weight | 2,872 lb | 2,787 lb | 85 lb |
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