Volkswagen Golf vs Honda Civic Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Golf · Honda Civic
- Length165.4 in
- Height58.2 in
- Wheelbase101.5 in
- Curb weight3,074 lb – 3,102 lb
- Width70.3 in
- Honda Civic width69.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 13.0 in shorter (165.4 in vs 178.4 in)
- Width: Honda Civic is 1.3 in narrower (70.3 in vs 69.0 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 2.5 in taller (58.2 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 210 lb heavier (3,088 lb vs 2,878 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 210 lb heavier (3,088 lb vs 2,878 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 13.0 in shorter (165.4 in vs 178.4 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 2.5 in taller (58.2 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 1.3 in narrower (70.3 in vs 69.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is shorter by 13.0 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Golf · garage fit for Honda Civic
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Civic — Honda Civic is narrower by 1.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Golf — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Golf)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Golf | Honda Civic | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 165.4 in | 178.4 in | 13.0 in |
| Width | 70.3 in | 69.0 in | 1.3 in |
| Height | 58.2 in | 55.8 in | 2.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 104.2 in | 2.7 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 6.0 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,088 lb | 2,878 lb | 210 lb |
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