Volkswagen Golf vs Volkswagen Beetle Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Golf · Volkswagen Beetle
- Length165.4 in
- Height58.2 in
- Wheelbase101.5 in
- Curb weight2,968 lb – 3,102 lb
- Width70.3 in
- Volkswagen Beetle width71.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 3.0 in shorter (165.4 in vs 168.4 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Golf is 0.9 in narrower (70.3 in vs 71.2 in)
- Height: essentially the same
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Golf has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (101.5 in vs 99.9 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Beetle is 83 lb heavier (3,035 lb vs 3,118 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Beetle is 83 lb heavier (3,035 lb vs 3,118 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 3.0 in shorter (165.4 in vs 168.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Golf has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (101.5 in vs 99.9 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Golf is 0.9 in narrower (70.3 in vs 71.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is shorter by 3.0 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Golf · garage fit for Volkswagen Beetle
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is narrower by 0.9 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Golf — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Golf)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Golf | Volkswagen Beetle | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 165.4 in | 168.4 in | 3.0 in |
| Width | 70.3 in | 71.2 in | 0.9 in |
| Height | 58.2 in | 58.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 99.9 in | 1.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,035 lb | 3,118 lb | 83 lb |
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