Volkswagen Golf vs Volkswagen GTI Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 vs 2015 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Golf · Volkswagen GTI
- Length165.4 in
- Height58.2 in
- Wheelbase101.5 in
- Curb weight2,968 lb – 3,102 lb
- Width70.3 in
- Volkswagen GTI width70.5 in – 70.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 2.6 in shorter (165.4 in vs 168.0 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Golf is 0.4 in narrower (70.3 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 1.4 in taller (58.2 in vs 56.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen GTI has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (101.5 in vs 103.6 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 34 lb heavier (3,035 lb vs 3,002 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 1.4 in taller (58.2 in vs 56.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen GTI has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (101.5 in vs 103.6 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 2.6 in shorter (165.4 in vs 168.0 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 34 lb heavier (3,035 lb vs 3,002 lb)
- Width: Volkswagen Golf is 0.4 in narrower (70.3 in vs 70.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is shorter by 2.6 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Golf · garage fit for Volkswagen GTI
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is narrower by 0.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Golf — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Golf)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Golf | Volkswagen GTI | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 165.4 in | 168.0 in | 2.6 in |
| Width | 70.3 in | 70.7 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 58.2 in | 56.8 in | 1.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 103.6 in | 2.1 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.0 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,035 lb | 3,002 lb | 34 lb |
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