Volkswagen Golf vs Toyota Yaris Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Golf · Toyota Yaris
- 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
- Toyota Yaris width66.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Yaris is 11.5 in shorter (165.6 in vs 154.1 in)
- Width: Toyota Yaris is 3.5 in narrower (70.2 in vs 66.7 in)
- Height: Toyota Yaris is 1.4 in taller (58.0 in vs 59.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Golf has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (101.5 in vs 98.8 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 842 lb heavier (3,147 lb vs 2,305 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 842 lb heavier (3,147 lb vs 2,305 lb)
- Length: Toyota Yaris is 11.5 in shorter (165.6 in vs 154.1 in)
- Width: Toyota Yaris is 3.5 in narrower (70.2 in vs 66.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Golf has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (101.5 in vs 98.8 in)
- Height: Toyota Yaris is 1.4 in taller (58.0 in vs 59.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Yaris — Toyota Yaris is shorter by 11.5 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Golf · garage fit for Toyota Yaris
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Yaris — Toyota Yaris is narrower by 3.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Yaris — Based on length × width (Toyota Yaris)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Golf | Toyota Yaris | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 165.6 in | 154.1 in | 11.5 in |
| Width | 70.2 in | 66.7 in | 3.5 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 59.4 in | 1.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 98.8 in | 2.7 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 6.0 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,147 lb | 2,305 lb | 842 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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