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2024 Volkswagen Golf dimensions & size guide

Overview

The Volkswagen Golf is a compact hatchback first released in 1974 and one of the best-selling cars worldwide. The eighth generation was introduced in 2019, with a facelift in 2024 bringing updated styling, larger digital displays and new driver-assist technology. It is offered with ICE powertrains as well as PHEV, sold as the GTI and GTE.

Fast facts

Length
4,282 mm
Width (ex. mirrors)
1,789 mm
Height
1,483 mm
Boot seats up → flat
381 L → 1,237 L
Turning circle
11.1 m
Seats
5

Side view

Volkswagen Golf

Dimensions

Length
4282 mm
Width exc. mirrors
1789 mm
Width inc. mirrors
2073 mm
Height
1483 mm

Front view

2024 Volkswagen Golf — Front view

Capacity

Min. cargo capacity (global - seats up)
381 L
Max. cargo capacity (global - seats down)
1237 L
Min. cargo capacity (USA - seats up)
—
Max. cargo capacity (USA - seats down)
—
Doors
5
Max. seats
5

Rear view

2024 Volkswagen Golf — Rear view

Misc.

Wheelbase
2620 mm
Curb weight
—
Ground clearance
—
Turning circle
11.1 m

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the 2024 Volkswagen Golf?

2024 Volkswagen Golf is 4,282 mm (168.6 in) bumper to bumper.

How wide is the 2024 Volkswagen Golf?

2024 Volkswagen Golf spans 1,789 mm (70.4 in) across the body without mirrors.

What are the dimensions of the 2024 Volkswagen Golf?

2024 Volkswagen Golf measures length 4,282 mm, width 1,789 mm (excluding mirrors), width 2,073 mm (including mirrors) and height 1,483 mm.

How much cargo space does the 2024 Volkswagen Golf have?

Boot space ranges from at least 381 L and up to 1,237 L.

How many people can the 2024 Volkswagen Golf seat?

2024 Volkswagen Golf seats up to 5 passengers.

What is the turning circle of the 2024 Volkswagen Golf?

Turning circle is roughly 11.1 m.

Will the 2024 Volkswagen Golf fit in a standard garage?

Most single garages allow about 5.5 m × 2.4 m of usable space. At 4,282 mm (168.6 in) long and 1,789 mm (70.4 in) wide without mirrors, 2024 Volkswagen Golf leaves about 1,218 mm spare in length and offers roughly 611 mm of side clearance.