Volkswagen GTI vs Volkswagen Golf Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen GTI · Volkswagen Golf
- Length168.0 in
- Height56.8 in
- Wheelbase103.6 in
- Ground clearance5.0 in
- Curb weight2,972 lb – 3,031 lb
- Width70.5 in – 70.8 in
- Volkswagen Golf width70.5 in – 70.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 0.5 in shorter (168.0 in vs 167.5 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 0.4 in taller (56.8 in vs 57.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Golf has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (103.6 in vs 103.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Golf has 0.4 in more ground clearance (5.0 in vs 5.4 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen GTI is 11 lb heavier (3,002 lb vs 2,991 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Golf has 0.4 in more ground clearance (5.0 in vs 5.4 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 0.4 in taller (56.8 in vs 57.2 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen GTI is 11 lb heavier (3,002 lb vs 2,991 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 0.5 in shorter (168.0 in vs 167.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Golf has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (103.6 in vs 103.8 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
- More ground clearanceVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf has 0.4 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen GTI | Volkswagen Golf | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 168.0 in | 167.5 in | 0.5 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 70.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 56.8 in | 57.2 in | 0.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.6 in | 103.8 in | 0.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.0 in | 5.4 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,002 lb | 2,991 lb | 11 lb |
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