Volkswagen Golf vs Honda Civic Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 1999 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Golf · Honda Civic
- Length160.4 in – 163.3 in
- Height56.2 in – 56.7 in
- Wheelbase97.4 in – 98.9 in
- Curb weight2,540 lb – 2,875 lb
- Width66.7 in – 68.3 in
- Honda Civic width67.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 7.8 in shorter (161.9 in vs 169.6 in)
- Width: Honda Civic is 0.4 in narrower (67.5 in vs 67.1 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 2.0 in taller (56.5 in vs 54.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 5.0 in longer wheelbase (98.2 in vs 103.2 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 232 lb heavier (2,708 lb vs 2,476 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 232 lb heavier (2,708 lb vs 2,476 lb)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 5.0 in longer wheelbase (98.2 in vs 103.2 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 7.8 in shorter (161.9 in vs 169.6 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 2.0 in taller (56.5 in vs 54.4 in)
- Width: Honda Civic is 0.4 in narrower (67.5 in vs 67.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is shorter by 7.8 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Golf · garage fit for Honda Civic
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Civic — Honda Civic is narrower by 0.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Golf — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Golf)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Golf | Honda Civic | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 161.9 in | 169.6 in | 7.8 in |
| Width | 67.5 in | 67.1 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 54.4 in | 2.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 98.2 in | 103.2 in | 5.0 in |
| Curb weight | 2,708 lb | 2,476 lb | 232 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 160.4 in – 163.3 in).
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