Spec Sizes

Volkswagen GTI vs Ford Mustang Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2002 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen GTI · Ford Mustang

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length164.9 in
  • Height56.7 in
  • Wheelbase98.9 in
  • Curb weight2,857 lb – 3,036 lb
Front / width
  • Width68.3 in
  • Ford Mustang width73.1 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Volkswagen GTI is 18.3 in shorter (164.9 in vs 183.2 in)
  • Width: Volkswagen GTI is 4.8 in narrower (68.3 in vs 73.1 in)
  • Height: Volkswagen GTI is 3.5 in taller (56.7 in vs 53.2 in)
  • Wheelbase: Ford Mustang has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (98.9 in vs 101.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Ford Mustang is 325 lb heavier (2,947 lb vs 3,272 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Length: Volkswagen GTI is 18.3 in shorter (164.9 in vs 183.2 in)
  2. Curb weight: Ford Mustang is 325 lb heavier (2,947 lb vs 3,272 lb)
  3. Height: Volkswagen GTI is 3.5 in taller (56.7 in vs 53.2 in)
  4. Width: Volkswagen GTI is 4.8 in narrower (68.3 in vs 73.1 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Ford Mustang has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (98.9 in vs 101.3 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen GTI — Volkswagen GTI is shorter by 18.3 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

SpecVolkswagen GTIFord MustangDifference
Length164.9 in183.2 in18.3 in
Width68.3 in73.1 in4.8 in
Height56.7 in53.2 in3.5 in
Wheelbase98.9 in101.3 in2.4 in
Curb weight2,947 lb3,272 lb325 lb

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