Volkswagen Golf vs Volkswagen Beetle Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 vs 2019 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Golf · Volkswagen Beetle
- Length167.5 in
- Height57.2 in
- Wheelbase103.8 in
- Ground clearance5.4 in
- Curb weight2,901 lb – 3,080 lb
- Width70.5 in – 70.8 in
- Volkswagen Beetle width71.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 1.3 in shorter (167.5 in vs 168.8 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Golf is 1.3 in narrower (70.7 in vs 71.9 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Beetle is 1.1 in taller (57.2 in vs 58.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Golf has a 3.7 in longer wheelbase (103.8 in vs 100.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Beetle has 0.3 in more ground clearance (5.4 in vs 5.7 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Beetle is 152 lb heavier (2,991 lb vs 3,142 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Beetle is 152 lb heavier (2,991 lb vs 3,142 lb)
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Beetle has 0.3 in more ground clearance (5.4 in vs 5.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Golf has a 3.7 in longer wheelbase (103.8 in vs 100.1 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Beetle is 1.1 in taller (57.2 in vs 58.3 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Golf is 1.3 in narrower (70.7 in vs 71.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is shorter by 1.3 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Golf · garage fit for Volkswagen Beetle
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is narrower by 1.3 in
- More ground clearanceVolkswagen Beetle — Volkswagen Beetle has 0.3 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Golf — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Golf)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Golf | Volkswagen Beetle | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 167.5 in | 168.8 in | 1.3 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 71.9 in | 1.3 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 58.3 in | 1.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.8 in | 100.1 in | 3.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.4 in | 5.7 in | 0.3 in |
| Curb weight | 2,991 lb | 3,142 lb | 152 lb |
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