Volkswagen Golf vs Honda Fit Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Golf · Honda Fit
- Length167.6 in
- Height58.2 in
- Wheelbase103.8 in
- Ground clearance5.4 in
- Curb weight2,963 lb
- Width70.8 in
- Honda Fit width67.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Fit is 6.0 in shorter (167.6 in vs 161.6 in)
- Width: Honda Fit is 3.8 in narrower (70.8 in vs 67.0 in)
- Height: Honda Fit is 1.8 in taller (58.2 in vs 60.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Golf has a 4.2 in longer wheelbase (103.8 in vs 99.6 in)
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Golf has 1.0 in more ground clearance (5.4 in vs 4.4 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 378 lb heavier (2,963 lb vs 2,585 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Golf has 1.0 in more ground clearance (5.4 in vs 4.4 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 378 lb heavier (2,963 lb vs 2,585 lb)
- Width: Honda Fit is 3.8 in narrower (70.8 in vs 67.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Golf has a 4.2 in longer wheelbase (103.8 in vs 99.6 in)
- Length: Honda Fit is 6.0 in shorter (167.6 in vs 161.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Fit — Honda Fit is shorter by 6.0 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Golf · garage fit for Honda Fit
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Fit — Honda Fit is narrower by 3.8 in
- More ground clearanceVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf has 1.0 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda Fit — Based on length × width (Honda Fit)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Golf | Honda Fit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 167.6 in | 161.6 in | 6.0 in |
| Width | 70.8 in | 67.0 in | 3.8 in |
| Height | 58.2 in | 60.0 in | 1.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.8 in | 99.6 in | 4.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.4 in | 4.4 in | 1.0 in |
| Curb weight | 2,963 lb | 2,585 lb | 378 lb |
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