Spec Sizes

Volkswagen GTI vs Volkswagen Golf Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2001 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen GTI · Volkswagen Golf

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

Side view
  • Length164.9 in
  • Height56.9 in
  • Wheelbase98.9 in
  • Curb weight2,860 lb – 2,999 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 GTI is 72 lb heavier (2,930 lb vs 2,858 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Volkswagen GTI is 72 lb heavier (2,930 lb vs 2,858 lb)

Dimension comparison

SpecVolkswagen GTIVolkswagen GolfDifference
Length164.9 in164.9 in0.0 in
Width68.3 in68.3 in0.0 in
Height56.9 in56.9 in0.0 in
Wheelbase98.9 in98.9 in0.0 in
Curb weight2,930 lb2,858 lb72 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.

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