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2020 Volkswagen Golf dimensions: length, width, height, weight, cargo

Length

167.6in long

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167.6 in long103.8 in wheelbase58.2 intall70.9 inwide
To scale. Dashed: median of 21 hatchbacks (2020).

Dimensions by trim

2020 Volkswagen Golf: outside dimensions by trim
TrimLengthWidthWith mirrorsHeightWheelbaseGround clearanceTurning circle
TSI FWD167.6 in70.9 in70.8 in58.2 in103.8 in5.4 in35.8 ft
1.4T TSI Manual FWD, 1.4T TSI Auto FWD167.6 in70.8 in70.8 in58.2 in103.8 in5.4 in35.8 ft
GTI Autobahn Hatchback FWD, GTI S Hatchback FWD, GTI SE Hatchback FWD167.6 in70.9 in70.8 in57.8 in103.6 in5.1 in35.8 ft
2020 Volkswagen Golf: weight by trim
TrimCurb weight
TSI FWD, GTI Autobahn Hatchback FWD, GTI S Hatchback FWD, GTI SE Hatchback FWD2,993 lb
1.4T TSI Manual FWD2,963 lb
1.4T TSI Auto FWD3,023 lb
2020 Volkswagen Golf: cargo and room by trim
TrimCargo, seats upCargo, maxPassenger volumeFront legroomRear legroomFront headroomRear headroom
TSI FWD, GTI Autobahn Hatchback FWD, GTI S Hatchback FWD, GTI SE Hatchback FWD17.4 cu ft22.8 cu ft93.5 cu ft41.2 in35.6 in38.4 in38.1 in
1.4T TSI Manual FWD, 1.4T TSI Auto FWD17.4 cu ft53.7 cu ft93.5 cu ft41.2 in35.6 in38.4 in38.1 in

Weight

Curb weight
2,993 lb
Kilograms
1,358 kg
US tons
1.5 tons

TSI FWD. All trims: 2,963 lb to 3,023 lb.

Heavier than 35% of 21 hatchbacks (2020).

Garage fit

2020 Volkswagen Golf in standard garages, centred
GarageFitsSpare lengthEach side
Single, 12 x 22 ftYes96.4 in36.5 in
Single, 14 x 24 ftYes120.4 in48.5 in
Double, 20 x 20 ftYes72.4 in84.5 in
Double, 24 x 24 ftYes120.4 in108.5 in
2020 Volkswagen Golf through a garage door
DoorFitsSpare widthAbove roof
8 ft wide, 7 ft tallYes25.1 in25.8 in
9 ft wide, 7 ft tallYes37.1 in25.8 in

Your garage

Second car

Garage 12 x 22 ft. Door 9 x 7 ft.

  • Yes. 96.4 in spare length. 36.5 in each side.
  • Door: 37.1 in spare width. 25.8 in above the roof.

Size class

Compact hatchback.

Longer than 35% of 21 hatchbacks (2020).

Median of 21 hatchbacks (2020): 168.0 in long.

Cargo, seats up: 17.4 cu ft. More than 33% of 19 hatchbacks (2020).

Bigger and smaller rivals

2020 Volkswagen Golf and rivals by length
ModelLengthvs GolfCargo, seats upvs Golf
Honda Civic Hatchback177.9 in+10.3 inN/AN/A
Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid176.0 in+8.4 in27.0 cu ft+9.6 cu ft
Toyota Corolla Hatchback172.0 in+4.4 in17.8 cu ftabout the same
Hyundai Veloster N167.7 inabout the same20.0 cu ft+2.6 cu ft
Volkswagen Golf167.6 in-17.4 cu ft-
Volkswagen e-Golf167.6 inabout the sameN/AN/A
FIAT 500L167.0 in-0.6 in22.4 cu ft+5.0 cu ft
Hyundai Veloster166.9 in-0.7 inN/AN/A
Chevrolet Bolt EV164.0 in-3.6 inN/AN/A

Legroom and headroom

TSI FWD.

Front legroom
41.2 inMore than 10% of 22 hatchbacks (2020).
Rear legroom
35.6 inMore than 52% of 22 hatchbacks (2020).
Front headroom
38.4 inMore than 19% of 22 hatchbacks (2020).
Rear headroom
38.1 inMore than 86% of 22 hatchbacks (2020).

Tall drivers: front legroom and headroom in the bottom 25% of hatchbacks.

What this cannot tell you

Outline is a body-style template scaled to these numbers.

Garage fit ignores shelves, steps and open doors.

How values are checked