Volkswagen GTI vs Honda Civic Type R Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 vs 2021 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen GTI · Honda Civic Type R
- 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
- Honda Civic Type R width73.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen GTI is 11.4 in shorter (168.0 in vs 179.4 in)
- Width: Volkswagen GTI is 3.3 in narrower (70.7 in vs 73.9 in)
- Height: Volkswagen GTI is 0.3 in taller (56.8 in vs 56.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic Type R has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (103.6 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Civic Type R is 97 lb heavier (3,002 lb vs 3,098 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Volkswagen GTI is 11.4 in shorter (168.0 in vs 179.4 in)
- Width: Volkswagen GTI is 3.3 in narrower (70.7 in vs 73.9 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Civic Type R is 97 lb heavier (3,002 lb vs 3,098 lb)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic Type R has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (103.6 in vs 106.3 in)
- Height: Volkswagen GTI is 0.3 in taller (56.8 in vs 56.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen GTI — Volkswagen GTI is shorter by 11.4 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen GTI · garage fit for Honda Civic Type R
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen GTI — Volkswagen GTI is narrower by 3.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen GTI — Based on length × width (Volkswagen GTI)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen GTI | Honda Civic Type R | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 168.0 in | 179.4 in | 11.4 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 73.9 in | 3.3 in |
| Height | 56.8 in | 56.5 in | 0.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.6 in | 106.3 in | 2.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,002 lb | 3,098 lb | 97 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.
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