Volkswagen GTI vs Volkswagen Beetle Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 vs 2019 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen GTI · Volkswagen Beetle
- Length165.8 in
- Height57.8 in
- Wheelbase101.5 in
- Curb weight3,034 lb – 3,113 lb
- Width70.0 in
- Volkswagen Beetle width71.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen GTI is 3.0 in shorter (165.8 in vs 168.8 in)
- Width: Volkswagen GTI is 1.9 in narrower (70.0 in vs 71.9 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Beetle is 0.5 in taller (57.8 in vs 58.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen GTI has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (101.5 in vs 100.1 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Beetle is 69 lb heavier (3,074 lb vs 3,142 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Width: Volkswagen GTI is 1.9 in narrower (70.0 in vs 71.9 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Beetle is 69 lb heavier (3,074 lb vs 3,142 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen GTI is 3.0 in shorter (165.8 in vs 168.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen GTI has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (101.5 in vs 100.1 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Beetle is 0.5 in taller (57.8 in vs 58.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen GTI — Volkswagen GTI is shorter by 3.0 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen GTI · garage fit for Volkswagen Beetle
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen GTI — Volkswagen GTI is narrower by 1.9 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen GTI — Based on length × width (Volkswagen GTI)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen GTI | Volkswagen Beetle | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 165.8 in | 168.8 in | 3.0 in |
| Width | 70.0 in | 71.9 in | 1.9 in |
| Height | 57.8 in | 58.3 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 100.1 in | 1.4 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.7 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,074 lb | 3,142 lb | 69 lb |
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