Volkswagen GTI vs Volkswagen Golf Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen GTI · Volkswagen Golf
- Length164.9 in – 165.8 in
- Height56.7 in – 58.4 in
- Wheelbase98.9 in – 101.5 in
- Curb weight2,934 lb – 3,133 lb
- Width68.3 in – 69.3 in
- Volkswagen Golf width68.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 0.5 in shorter (165.4 in vs 164.9 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Golf is 0.5 in narrower (68.8 in vs 68.3 in)
- Height: Volkswagen GTI is 0.8 in taller (57.5 in vs 56.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen GTI has a 1.3 in longer wheelbase (100.2 in vs 98.9 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen GTI is 119 lb heavier (3,034 lb vs 2,915 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen GTI is 119 lb heavier (3,034 lb vs 2,915 lb)
- Height: Volkswagen GTI is 0.8 in taller (57.5 in vs 56.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen GTI has a 1.3 in longer wheelbase (100.2 in vs 98.9 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Golf is 0.5 in narrower (68.8 in vs 68.3 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 0.5 in shorter (165.4 in vs 164.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is shorter by 0.5 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen GTI · garage fit for Volkswagen Golf
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is narrower by 0.5 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen GTI | Volkswagen Golf | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 165.4 in | 164.9 in | 0.5 in |
| Width | 68.8 in | 68.3 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 56.7 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 100.2 in | 98.9 in | 1.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,034 lb | 2,915 lb | 119 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 164.9 in – 165.8 in).
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