Volkswagen GTI vs Volkswagen Beetle Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen GTI · Volkswagen Beetle
- Length165.9 in
- Height57.8 in
- Wheelbase101.5 in
- Curb weight3,113 lb
- Width70.0 in
- Volkswagen Beetle width71.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen GTI is 2.5 in shorter (165.9 in vs 168.4 in)
- Width: Volkswagen GTI is 1.2 in narrower (70.0 in vs 71.2 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Beetle is 0.5 in taller (57.8 in vs 58.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen GTI has a 1.5 in longer wheelbase (101.5 in vs 100.0 in)
- Curb weight: essentially the same
Biggest size differences
- Width: Volkswagen GTI is 1.2 in narrower (70.0 in vs 71.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen GTI has a 1.5 in longer wheelbase (101.5 in vs 100.0 in)
- Length: Volkswagen GTI is 2.5 in shorter (165.9 in vs 168.4 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 2.5 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen GTI · garage fit for Volkswagen Beetle
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen GTI — Volkswagen GTI is narrower by 1.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen GTI — Based on length × width (Volkswagen GTI)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen GTI | Volkswagen Beetle | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 165.9 in | 168.4 in | 2.5 in |
| Width | 70.0 in | 71.2 in | 1.2 in |
| Height | 57.8 in | 58.3 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 100.0 in | 1.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3,113 lb | 3,118 lb | 5 lb |
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