Volkswagen GTI vs Audi TT Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2001 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen GTI · Audi TT
- Length164.9 in
- Height56.9 in
- Wheelbase98.9 in
- Curb weight2,860 lb – 2,999 lb
- Width68.3 in
- Audi TT width73.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi TT is 5.8 in shorter (164.9 in vs 159.1 in)
- Width: Volkswagen GTI is 4.8 in narrower (68.3 in vs 73.1 in)
- Height: Volkswagen GTI is 3.9 in taller (56.9 in vs 53.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen GTI has a 3.4 in longer wheelbase (98.9 in vs 95.5 in)
- Curb weight: Audi TT is 268 lb heavier (2,930 lb vs 3,197 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Audi TT is 268 lb heavier (2,930 lb vs 3,197 lb)
- Height: Volkswagen GTI is 3.9 in taller (56.9 in vs 53.0 in)
- Width: Volkswagen GTI is 4.8 in narrower (68.3 in vs 73.1 in)
- Length: Audi TT is 5.8 in shorter (164.9 in vs 159.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen GTI has a 3.4 in longer wheelbase (98.9 in vs 95.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi TT — Audi TT is shorter by 5.8 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen GTI · garage fit for Audi TT
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen GTI — Volkswagen GTI is narrower by 4.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen GTI — Based on length × width (Volkswagen GTI)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen GTI | Audi TT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 164.9 in | 159.1 in | 5.8 in |
| Width | 68.3 in | 73.1 in | 4.8 in |
| Height | 56.9 in | 53.0 in | 3.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 98.9 in | 95.5 in | 3.4 in |
| Curb weight | 2,930 lb | 3,197 lb | 268 lb |
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