2024 Volkswagen Golf vs 2024 Volkswagen Golf
Which is bigger, the 2024 Volkswagen Golf or 2024 Volkswagen Golf?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
Measurements
Length
428.2 cm
428.2 cm
Height
148.3 cm
148.3 cm
Width (excluding mirrors)
178.9 cm
178.9 cm
Width (including mirrors)
207.3 cm
207.3 cm
Wheelbase
262 cm
262 cm
How each car compares with its class average
Length
428.2 cm
13 cm longer than the average Hatchback
428.2 cm
13 cm longer than the average Hatchback
Height
148.3 cm
0.4 cm taller than the average Hatchback
148.3 cm
0.4 cm taller than the average Hatchback
Width (excluding mirrors)
178.9 cm
2.4 cm wider than the average Hatchback
178.9 cm
2.4 cm wider than the average Hatchback
Width (including mirrors)
207.3 cm
7.8 cm wider than the average Hatchback
207.3 cm
7.8 cm wider than the average Hatchback
Wheelbase
262 cm
2.9 cm longer wheelbase than the average Hatchback
262 cm
2.9 cm longer wheelbase than the average Hatchback
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
Measurements
Standard cargo capacity (VDA)
The standard cargo capacity using VDA, the method commonly used globally.
This is the manufacturer's normal published figure; it does not imply a particular seat configuration.
381 L
381 L
How each car compares with its class average
Standard cargo capacity (VDA)
The standard cargo capacity using VDA, the method commonly used globally.
This is the manufacturer's normal published figure; it does not imply a particular seat configuration.
381 L
38 L more cargo volume than the average Hatchback
381 L
38 L more cargo volume than the average Hatchback
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
Measurements
Doors
5
5
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
11.1 m
11.1 m
Curb weight
1,307 kg
1,307 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
11.1 m
0.7 m larger turning circle than the average Hatchback
11.1 m
0.7 m larger turning circle than the average Hatchback
Curb weight
1,307 kg
54 kg heavier than the average Hatchback
1,307 kg
54 kg heavier than the average Hatchback
DriveSize manoeuvrability score
DriveSize manoeuvrability score combines turning circle and footprint, with turning circle weighted more heavily.
Around 100% means in line with the class average; higher scores indicate better manoeuvrability relative to similar cars.
94%
6% less manoeuvrable than the average Hatchback
94%
6% less manoeuvrable than the average Hatchback
Parking
Will the 2024 Volkswagen Golf or 2024 Volkswagen Golf fit in a standard parking space?
2024 Volkswagen Golf parking fit score
DriveSize compares the car's width and length with typical parking-space sizes by region.
Vehicle dimensions are rounded up and available side or length clearance is rounded down.
Side clearance is based on body width excluding mirrors where available; real spaces can vary because of mirrors, walls, pillars, kerbs, bay markings, and nearby cars.
For an average USA / Canada space: body side clearance is 48 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 60.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
48 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
60.5 cm
2024 Volkswagen Golf parking fit score
DriveSize compares the car's width and length with typical parking-space sizes by region.
Vehicle dimensions are rounded up and available side or length clearance is rounded down.
Side clearance is based on body width excluding mirrors where available; real spaces can vary because of mirrors, walls, pillars, kerbs, bay markings, and nearby cars.
For an average USA / Canada space: body side clearance is 48 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 60.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
48 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
60.5 cm
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