Volkswagen Golf vs Acura RSX Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 vs 2006 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Golf · Acura RSX
- Length165.4 in
- Height58.2 in
- Wheelbase101.5 in
- Curb weight2,968 lb – 3,102 lb
- Width70.3 in
- Acura RSX width67.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 7.0 in shorter (165.4 in vs 172.4 in)
- Width: Acura RSX is 2.4 in narrower (70.3 in vs 67.9 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 3.3 in taller (58.2 in vs 54.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Golf has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (101.5 in vs 101.2 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 248 lb heavier (3,035 lb vs 2,787 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 248 lb heavier (3,035 lb vs 2,787 lb)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 3.3 in taller (58.2 in vs 54.9 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 7.0 in shorter (165.4 in vs 172.4 in)
- Width: Acura RSX is 2.4 in narrower (70.3 in vs 67.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Golf has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (101.5 in vs 101.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is shorter by 7.0 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Golf · garage fit for Acura RSX
- Narrower for tight parkingAcura RSX — Acura RSX is narrower by 2.4 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Golf | Acura RSX | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 165.4 in | 172.4 in | 7.0 in |
| Width | 70.3 in | 67.9 in | 2.4 in |
| Height | 58.2 in | 54.9 in | 3.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 101.2 in | 0.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,035 lb | 2,787 lb | 248 lb |
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