Spec Sizes

Volkswagen GTI vs Volkswagen Golf Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2000 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen GTI · Volkswagen Golf

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

Side view
  • Length163.3 in
  • Height56.7 in
  • Wheelbase98.9 in
  • Curb weight2,762 lb – 2,890 lb
Front / width
  • Width68.3 in
  • Volkswagen Golf width68.3 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: essentially the same
  • Width: essentially the same
  • Height: essentially the same
  • Wheelbase: essentially the same
  • Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 30 lb heavier (2,826 lb vs 2,856 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 30 lb heavier (2,826 lb vs 2,856 lb)

Dimension comparison

SpecVolkswagen GTIVolkswagen GolfDifference
Length163.3 in163.3 in0.0 in
Width68.3 in68.3 in0.0 in
Height56.7 in56.7 in0.0 in
Wheelbase98.9 in98.9 in0.0 in
Curb weight2,826 lb2,856 lb30 lb

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