Volkswagen Golf vs Acura RSX Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 vs 2006 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Golf · Acura RSX
- Length167.5 in
- Height57.2 in
- Wheelbase103.8 in
- Ground clearance5.4 in
- Curb weight2,901 lb – 3,080 lb
- Width70.5 in – 70.8 in
- Acura RSX width67.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 4.9 in shorter (167.5 in vs 172.4 in)
- Width: Acura RSX is 2.8 in narrower (70.7 in vs 67.9 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 2.3 in taller (57.2 in vs 54.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Golf has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (103.8 in vs 101.2 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 204 lb heavier (2,991 lb vs 2,787 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 204 lb heavier (2,991 lb vs 2,787 lb)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 2.3 in taller (57.2 in vs 54.9 in)
- Width: Acura RSX is 2.8 in narrower (70.7 in vs 67.9 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 4.9 in shorter (167.5 in vs 172.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Golf has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (103.8 in vs 101.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is shorter by 4.9 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Golf · garage fit for Acura RSX
- Narrower for tight parkingAcura RSX — Acura RSX is narrower by 2.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintAcura RSX — Based on length × width (Acura RSX)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Golf | Acura RSX | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 167.5 in | 172.4 in | 4.9 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 67.9 in | 2.8 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 54.9 in | 2.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.8 in | 101.2 in | 2.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.4 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,991 lb | 2,787 lb | 204 lb |
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