Volkswagen GTI vs Audi TT Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen GTI · Audi TT
- Length168.0 in
- Height56.8 in
- Wheelbase103.6 in
- Ground clearance5.0 in
- Curb weight2,972 lb – 3,031 lb
- Width70.5 in – 70.8 in
- Audi TT width72.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi TT is 2.7 in shorter (168.0 in vs 165.3 in)
- Width: Volkswagen GTI is 1.8 in narrower (70.7 in vs 72.5 in)
- Height: Volkswagen GTI is 3.4 in taller (56.8 in vs 53.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen GTI has a 6.4 in longer wheelbase (103.6 in vs 97.2 in)
- Ground clearance: Audi TT has 0.1 in more ground clearance (5.0 in vs 5.1 in)
- Curb weight: Audi TT is 256 lb heavier (3,002 lb vs 3,258 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Audi TT is 256 lb heavier (3,002 lb vs 3,258 lb)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen GTI has a 6.4 in longer wheelbase (103.6 in vs 97.2 in)
- Height: Volkswagen GTI is 3.4 in taller (56.8 in vs 53.4 in)
- Width: Volkswagen GTI is 1.8 in narrower (70.7 in vs 72.5 in)
- Ground clearance: Audi TT has 0.1 in more ground clearance (5.0 in vs 5.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi TT — Audi TT is shorter by 2.7 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen GTI · garage fit for Audi TT
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen GTI — Volkswagen GTI is narrower by 1.8 in
- More ground clearanceAudi TT — Audi TT has 0.1 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen GTI | Audi TT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 168.0 in | 165.3 in | 2.7 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 72.5 in | 1.8 in |
| Height | 56.8 in | 53.4 in | 3.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.6 in | 97.2 in | 6.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.0 in | 5.1 in | 0.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,002 lb | 3,258 lb | 256 lb |
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