Spec Sizes

Volkswagen GTI vs Volkswagen Golf Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2002 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
  • Height56.7 in
  • Wheelbase98.9 in
  • Curb weight2,857 lb – 3,036 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 73 lb heavier (2,947 lb vs 2,874 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Volkswagen GTI is 73 lb heavier (2,947 lb vs 2,874 lb)

Dimension comparison

SpecVolkswagen GTIVolkswagen GolfDifference
Length164.9 in164.9 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 weight2,947 lb2,874 lb73 lb

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

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