Volkswagen GTI vs Ford Fiesta Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 vs 2019 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen GTI · Ford Fiesta
- 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
- Ford Fiesta width67.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Fiesta is 1.4 in shorter (168.0 in vs 166.6 in)
- Width: Ford Fiesta is 2.9 in narrower (70.7 in vs 67.8 in)
- Height: Ford Fiesta is 0.9 in taller (56.8 in vs 57.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen GTI has a 5.6 in longer wheelbase (103.6 in vs 98.0 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Fiesta has 1.0 in more ground clearance (5.0 in vs 6.0 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen GTI is 373 lb heavier (3,002 lb vs 2,629 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Ford Fiesta has 1.0 in more ground clearance (5.0 in vs 6.0 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen GTI is 373 lb heavier (3,002 lb vs 2,629 lb)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen GTI has a 5.6 in longer wheelbase (103.6 in vs 98.0 in)
- Width: Ford Fiesta is 2.9 in narrower (70.7 in vs 67.8 in)
- Height: Ford Fiesta is 0.9 in taller (56.8 in vs 57.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Fiesta — Ford Fiesta is shorter by 1.4 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen GTI · garage fit for Ford Fiesta
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Fiesta — Ford Fiesta is narrower by 2.9 in
- More ground clearanceFord Fiesta — Ford Fiesta has 1.0 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Fiesta — Based on length × width (Ford Fiesta)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen GTI | Ford Fiesta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 168.0 in | 166.6 in | 1.4 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 67.8 in | 2.9 in |
| Height | 56.8 in | 57.7 in | 0.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.6 in | 98.0 in | 5.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.0 in | 6.0 in | 1.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,002 lb | 2,629 lb | 373 lb |
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