Volkswagen Golf vs Volkswagen Beetle Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 vs 2019 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Golf · Volkswagen Beetle
- Length165.4 in
- Height58.2 in
- Wheelbase101.5 in
- Curb weight3,074 lb – 3,102 lb
- Width70.3 in
- Volkswagen Beetle width71.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 3.4 in shorter (165.4 in vs 168.8 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Golf is 1.6 in narrower (70.3 in vs 71.9 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Beetle is 0.1 in taller (58.2 in vs 58.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Golf has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (101.5 in vs 100.1 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Beetle is 54 lb heavier (3,088 lb vs 3,142 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Width: Volkswagen Golf is 1.6 in narrower (70.3 in vs 71.9 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 3.4 in shorter (165.4 in vs 168.8 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Beetle is 54 lb heavier (3,088 lb vs 3,142 lb)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Golf has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (101.5 in vs 100.1 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Beetle is 0.1 in taller (58.2 in vs 58.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is shorter by 3.4 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Golf · garage fit for Volkswagen Beetle
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is narrower by 1.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Golf — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Golf)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Golf | Volkswagen Beetle | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 165.4 in | 168.8 in | 3.4 in |
| Width | 70.3 in | 71.9 in | 1.6 in |
| Height | 58.2 in | 58.3 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 100.1 in | 1.4 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.7 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,088 lb | 3,142 lb | 54 lb |
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