Volkswagen Golf vs Volkswagen GTI Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Golf · Volkswagen GTI
- Length164.9 in
- Height56.7 in
- Wheelbase98.9 in
- Curb weight2,857 lb – 2,972 lb
- Width68.3 in
- Volkswagen GTI width68.3 in – 69.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 0.5 in shorter (164.9 in vs 165.4 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Golf is 0.5 in narrower (68.3 in vs 68.8 in)
- Height: Volkswagen GTI is 0.8 in taller (56.7 in vs 57.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen GTI has a 1.3 in longer wheelbase (98.9 in vs 100.2 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen GTI is 119 lb heavier (2,915 lb vs 3,034 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen GTI is 119 lb heavier (2,915 lb vs 3,034 lb)
- Height: Volkswagen GTI is 0.8 in taller (56.7 in vs 57.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen GTI has a 1.3 in longer wheelbase (98.9 in vs 100.2 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Golf is 0.5 in narrower (68.3 in vs 68.8 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 0.5 in shorter (164.9 in vs 165.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is shorter by 0.5 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Golf · garage fit for Volkswagen GTI
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is narrower by 0.5 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Golf | Volkswagen GTI | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 164.9 in | 165.4 in | 0.5 in |
| Width | 68.3 in | 68.8 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 56.7 in | 57.5 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 98.9 in | 100.2 in | 1.3 in |
| Curb weight | 2,915 lb | 3,034 lb | 119 lb |
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