Volkswagen Golf vs BMW X2 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Golf · BMW X2
- Length167.6 in
- Height58.2 in
- Wheelbase103.8 in
- Ground clearance5.4 in
- Curb weight2,963 lb
- Width70.8 in
- BMW X2 width71.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 4.6 in shorter (167.6 in vs 172.2 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Golf is 1.0 in narrower (70.8 in vs 71.8 in)
- Height: BMW X2 is 1.9 in taller (58.2 in vs 60.1 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X2 has a 1.3 in longer wheelbase (103.8 in vs 105.1 in)
- Ground clearance: BMW X2 has 1.6 in more ground clearance (5.4 in vs 7.0 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X2 is 647 lb heavier (2,963 lb vs 3,610 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: BMW X2 has 1.6 in more ground clearance (5.4 in vs 7.0 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X2 is 647 lb heavier (2,963 lb vs 3,610 lb)
- Height: BMW X2 is 1.9 in taller (58.2 in vs 60.1 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 4.6 in shorter (167.6 in vs 172.2 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Golf is 1.0 in narrower (70.8 in vs 71.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is shorter by 4.6 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Golf · garage fit for BMW X2
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is narrower by 1.0 in
- More ground clearanceBMW X2 — BMW X2 has 1.6 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Golf — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Golf)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Golf | BMW X2 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 167.6 in | 172.2 in | 4.6 in |
| Width | 70.8 in | 71.8 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 58.2 in | 60.1 in | 1.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.8 in | 105.1 in | 1.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.4 in | 7.0 in | 1.6 in |
| Curb weight | 2,963 lb | 3,610 lb | 647 lb |
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