Volkswagen GTI vs Acura RSX Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 vs 2006 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen GTI · Acura RSX
- Length165.8 in
- Height57.8 in
- Wheelbase101.5 in
- Curb weight3,034 lb – 3,113 lb
- Width70.0 in
- Acura RSX width67.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen GTI is 6.6 in shorter (165.8 in vs 172.4 in)
- Width: Acura RSX is 2.1 in narrower (70.0 in vs 67.9 in)
- Height: Volkswagen GTI is 2.9 in taller (57.8 in vs 54.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen GTI has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (101.5 in vs 101.2 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen GTI is 287 lb heavier (3,074 lb vs 2,787 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen GTI is 287 lb heavier (3,074 lb vs 2,787 lb)
- Height: Volkswagen GTI is 2.9 in taller (57.8 in vs 54.9 in)
- Length: Volkswagen GTI is 6.6 in shorter (165.8 in vs 172.4 in)
- Width: Acura RSX is 2.1 in narrower (70.0 in vs 67.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen GTI has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (101.5 in vs 101.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen GTI — Volkswagen GTI is shorter by 6.6 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen GTI · garage fit for Acura RSX
- Narrower for tight parkingAcura RSX — Acura RSX is narrower by 2.1 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen GTI | Acura RSX | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 165.8 in | 172.4 in | 6.6 in |
| Width | 70.0 in | 67.9 in | 2.1 in |
| Height | 57.8 in | 54.9 in | 2.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 101.2 in | 0.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,074 lb | 2,787 lb | 287 lb |
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