Volkswagen Golf vs Subaru WRX Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Golf · Subaru WRX
- Length167.5 in
- Height57.2 in
- Wheelbase103.8 in
- Ground clearance5.4 in
- Curb weight2,901 lb – 3,023 lb
- Width70.5 in – 70.8 in
- Subaru WRX width70.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 13.4 in shorter (167.5 in vs 180.9 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Subaru WRX is 0.9 in taller (57.2 in vs 58.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru WRX has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (103.8 in vs 104.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Golf has 0.5 in more ground clearance (5.4 in vs 4.9 in)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Golf has 0.5 in more ground clearance (5.4 in vs 4.9 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 13.4 in shorter (167.5 in vs 180.9 in)
- Height: Subaru WRX is 0.9 in taller (57.2 in vs 58.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru WRX has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (103.8 in vs 104.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is shorter by 13.4 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Golf · garage fit for Subaru WRX
- More ground clearanceVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf has 0.5 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Golf — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Golf)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Golf | Subaru WRX | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 167.5 in | 180.9 in | 13.4 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 70.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 58.1 in | 0.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.8 in | 104.3 in | 0.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.4 in | 4.9 in | 0.5 in |
| Curb weight | 2,962 lb | — | — |
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