Volkswagen GTI vs Subaru BRZ Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen GTI · Subaru BRZ
- Length165.9 in
- Height57.8 in
- Wheelbase101.5 in
- Curb weight3,034 lb – 3,113 lb
- Width70.0 in
- Subaru BRZ width69.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen GTI is 0.8 in shorter (165.9 in vs 166.7 in)
- Width: Subaru BRZ is 0.1 in narrower (70.0 in vs 69.9 in)
- Height: Volkswagen GTI is 7.2 in taller (57.8 in vs 50.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen GTI has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (101.5 in vs 101.2 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen GTI is 305 lb heavier (3,074 lb vs 2,769 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Volkswagen GTI is 7.2 in taller (57.8 in vs 50.6 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen GTI is 305 lb heavier (3,074 lb vs 2,769 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen GTI is 0.8 in shorter (165.9 in vs 166.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen GTI has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (101.5 in vs 101.2 in)
- Width: Subaru BRZ is 0.1 in narrower (70.0 in vs 69.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen GTI — Volkswagen GTI is shorter by 0.8 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen GTI · garage fit for Subaru BRZ
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru BRZ — Subaru BRZ is narrower by 0.1 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen GTI | Subaru BRZ | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 165.9 in | 166.7 in | 0.8 in |
| Width | 70.0 in | 69.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 57.8 in | 50.6 in | 7.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 101.2 in | 0.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,074 lb | 2,769 lb | 305 lb |
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