Volkswagen Golf vs Volkswagen GTI Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 1999 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Golf · Volkswagen GTI
- Length160.4 in – 163.3 in
- Height56.2 in – 56.7 in
- Wheelbase97.4 in – 98.9 in
- Curb weight2,540 lb – 2,875 lb
- Width66.7 in – 68.3 in
- Volkswagen GTI width68.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 1.4 in shorter (161.9 in vs 163.3 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Golf is 0.8 in narrower (67.5 in vs 68.3 in)
- Height: Volkswagen GTI is 0.3 in taller (56.5 in vs 56.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen GTI has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (98.2 in vs 98.9 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen GTI is 119 lb heavier (2,708 lb vs 2,826 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen GTI is 119 lb heavier (2,708 lb vs 2,826 lb)
- Width: Volkswagen Golf is 0.8 in narrower (67.5 in vs 68.3 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 1.4 in shorter (161.9 in vs 163.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen GTI has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (98.2 in vs 98.9 in)
- Height: Volkswagen GTI is 0.3 in taller (56.5 in vs 56.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is shorter by 1.4 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Golf · garage fit for Volkswagen GTI
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is narrower by 0.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Golf — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Golf)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Golf | Volkswagen GTI | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 161.9 in | 163.3 in | 1.4 in |
| Width | 67.5 in | 68.3 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 56.7 in | 0.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 98.2 in | 98.9 in | 0.8 in |
| Curb weight | 2,708 lb | 2,826 lb | 119 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 160.4 in – 163.3 in).
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