Volkswagen Golf vs BMW M2 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Golf · BMW M2
- Length167.6 in
- Height58.2 in
- Wheelbase103.8 in
- Ground clearance5.4 in
- Curb weight2,963 lb
- Width70.8 in
- BMW M2 width73.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 8.6 in shorter (167.6 in vs 176.2 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Golf is 2.2 in narrower (70.8 in vs 73.0 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 2.7 in taller (58.2 in vs 55.5 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M2 has a 2.2 in longer wheelbase (103.8 in vs 106.0 in)
- Curb weight: BMW M2 is 637 lb heavier (2,963 lb vs 3,600 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW M2 is 637 lb heavier (2,963 lb vs 3,600 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 8.6 in shorter (167.6 in vs 176.2 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 2.7 in taller (58.2 in vs 55.5 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Golf is 2.2 in narrower (70.8 in vs 73.0 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M2 has a 2.2 in longer wheelbase (103.8 in vs 106.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is shorter by 8.6 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Golf · garage fit for BMW M2
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is narrower by 2.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Golf — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Golf)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Golf | BMW M2 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 167.6 in | 176.2 in | 8.6 in |
| Width | 70.8 in | 73.0 in | 2.2 in |
| Height | 58.2 in | 55.5 in | 2.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.8 in | 106.0 in | 2.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.4 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,963 lb | 3,600 lb | 637 lb |
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