Volkswagen Golf vs Honda Civic Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Golf · Honda Civic
- Length165.4 in – 165.8 in
- Height57.8 in – 58.3 in
- Wheelbase101.5 in
- Curb weight2,968 lb – 3,325 lb
- Width70.0 in – 70.3 in
- Honda Civic width69.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 10.8 in shorter (165.6 in vs 176.4 in)
- Width: Honda Civic is 1.2 in narrower (70.2 in vs 69.0 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 2.3 in taller (58.0 in vs 55.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (101.5 in vs 104.2 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 401 lb heavier (3,147 lb vs 2,746 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 401 lb heavier (3,147 lb vs 2,746 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 10.8 in shorter (165.6 in vs 176.4 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 2.3 in taller (58.0 in vs 55.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (101.5 in vs 104.2 in)
- Width: Honda Civic is 1.2 in narrower (70.2 in vs 69.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is shorter by 10.8 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Golf · garage fit for Honda Civic
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Civic — Honda Civic is narrower by 1.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Golf — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Golf)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Golf | Honda Civic | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 165.6 in | 176.4 in | 10.8 in |
| Width | 70.2 in | 69.0 in | 1.2 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 55.8 in | 2.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 104.2 in | 2.7 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 6.0 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,147 lb | 2,746 lb | 401 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 165.4 in – 165.8 in).
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