Volkswagen GTI vs Ford Mustang Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen GTI · Ford Mustang
- 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 Mustang width75.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen GTI is 20.3 in shorter (168.0 in vs 188.3 in)
- Width: Volkswagen GTI is 4.8 in narrower (70.7 in vs 75.4 in)
- Height: Volkswagen GTI is 2.1 in taller (56.8 in vs 54.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Mustang has a 3.5 in longer wheelbase (103.6 in vs 107.1 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Mustang is 699 lb heavier (3,002 lb vs 3,700 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Mustang is 699 lb heavier (3,002 lb vs 3,700 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen GTI is 20.3 in shorter (168.0 in vs 188.3 in)
- Width: Volkswagen GTI is 4.8 in narrower (70.7 in vs 75.4 in)
- Height: Volkswagen GTI is 2.1 in taller (56.8 in vs 54.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Mustang has a 3.5 in longer wheelbase (103.6 in vs 107.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen GTI — Volkswagen GTI is shorter by 20.3 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen GTI · garage fit for Ford Mustang
- 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 | Ford Mustang | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 168.0 in | 188.3 in | 20.3 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 75.4 in | 4.8 in |
| Height | 56.8 in | 54.6 in | 2.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.6 in | 107.1 in | 3.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,002 lb | 3,700 lb | 699 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.
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