Volkswagen GTI vs Volkswagen Golf Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 vs 2021 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen GTI · Volkswagen Golf
- Length165.8 in
- Height57.8 in
- Wheelbase101.5 in
- Curb weight3,034 lb – 3,113 lb
- Width70.0 in
- Volkswagen Golf width70.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen GTI is 1.8 in shorter (165.8 in vs 167.6 in)
- Width: Volkswagen GTI is 0.8 in narrower (70.0 in vs 70.8 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 0.4 in taller (57.8 in vs 58.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Golf has a 2.3 in longer wheelbase (101.5 in vs 103.8 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen GTI is 129 lb heavier (3,074 lb vs 2,945 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen GTI is 129 lb heavier (3,074 lb vs 2,945 lb)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Golf has a 2.3 in longer wheelbase (101.5 in vs 103.8 in)
- Width: Volkswagen GTI is 0.8 in narrower (70.0 in vs 70.8 in)
- Length: Volkswagen GTI is 1.8 in shorter (165.8 in vs 167.6 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 0.4 in taller (57.8 in vs 58.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen GTI — Volkswagen GTI is shorter by 1.8 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen GTI · garage fit for Volkswagen Golf
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen GTI — Volkswagen GTI is narrower by 0.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen GTI — Based on length × width (Volkswagen GTI)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen GTI | Volkswagen Golf | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 165.8 in | 167.6 in | 1.8 in |
| Width | 70.0 in | 70.8 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 57.8 in | 58.2 in | 0.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 103.8 in | 2.3 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.4 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,074 lb | 2,945 lb | 129 lb |
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