Spec Sizes

Volkswagen Golf vs Volkswagen GTI Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2001 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Golf · Volkswagen GTI

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length164.9 in
  • Height56.9 in
  • Wheelbase98.9 in
  • Curb weight2,772 lb – 2,943 lb
Front / width
  • Width68.3 in
  • Volkswagen GTI width68.3 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: essentially the same
  • Width: essentially the same
  • Height: essentially the same
  • Wheelbase: essentially the same
  • Curb weight: Volkswagen GTI is 72 lb heavier (2,858 lb vs 2,930 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Volkswagen GTI is 72 lb heavier (2,858 lb vs 2,930 lb)

Dimension comparison

SpecVolkswagen GolfVolkswagen GTIDifference
Length164.9 in164.9 in0.0 in
Width68.3 in68.3 in0.0 in
Height56.9 in56.9 in0.0 in
Wheelbase98.9 in98.9 in0.0 in
Curb weight2,858 lb2,930 lb72 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.

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