Volkswagen Golf vs Subaru WRX Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Golf · Subaru WRX
- Length167.6 in
- Height58.2 in
- Wheelbase103.8 in
- Ground clearance5.4 in
- Curb weight2,945 lb
- Width70.8 in
- Subaru WRX width71.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 16.2 in shorter (167.6 in vs 183.8 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Golf is 1.1 in narrower (70.8 in vs 71.9 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 0.4 in taller (58.2 in vs 57.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru WRX has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (103.8 in vs 105.2 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Subaru WRX is 471 lb heavier (2,945 lb vs 3,416 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Subaru WRX is 471 lb heavier (2,945 lb vs 3,416 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 16.2 in shorter (167.6 in vs 183.8 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Golf is 1.1 in narrower (70.8 in vs 71.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru WRX has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (103.8 in vs 105.2 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 0.4 in taller (58.2 in vs 57.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is shorter by 16.2 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Golf · garage fit for Subaru WRX
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is narrower by 1.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Golf — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Golf)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Golf | Subaru WRX | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 167.6 in | 183.8 in | 16.2 in |
| Width | 70.8 in | 71.9 in | 1.1 in |
| Height | 58.2 in | 57.8 in | 0.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.8 in | 105.2 in | 1.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.4 in | 5.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 2,945 lb | 3,416 lb | 471 lb |
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