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2021 Volkswagen Golf dimensions: length, width, height, weight, cargo

Length

167.6in long

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167.6 in long103.6 in wheelbase70.9 inwide
To scale. Dashed: median of 19 hatchbacks (2021). Height not listed. Drawing uses the class median.

Dimensions by trim

2021 Volkswagen Golf: outside dimensions by trim
TrimLengthWidthWith mirrorsHeightWheelbaseGround clearanceTurning circle
TSI FWD167.6 in70.9 in70.8 in57.1 in to 58.2 in103.6 in5.4 in35.8 ft
1.4T TSI Manual FWD, 1.4T TSI Auto FWD167.6 in70.8 in70.8 in57.1 in to 58.2 in103.8 in5.4 in35.8 ft
GTI Autobahn Hatchback FWD, GTI S Hatchback FWD, GTI SE Hatchback FWD167.6 in70.9 in70.8 in57.1 in to 57.8 in103.6 in5.1 in35.8 ft
2021 Volkswagen Golf: weight by trim
TrimCurb weight
TSI FWD, 1.4T TSI Auto FWD3,012 lb
1.4T TSI Manual FWD2,945 lb
GTI Autobahn Hatchback FWD, GTI S Hatchback FWD, GTI SE Hatchback FWD2,906 lb to 3,210 lb
2021 Volkswagen Golf: cargo and room by trim
TrimCargo, seats upCargo, maxPassenger volumeFront legroomRear legroomFront headroomRear headroom
TSI FWD17.4 cu ft25.4 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
GTI Autobahn Hatchback FWD, GTI S Hatchback FWD, GTI SE Hatchback FWD17.4 cu ft17.4 cu ft93.5 cu ft41.2 in35.6 in38.4 in38.1 in

Weight

Curb weight
3,012 lb
Kilograms
1,366 kg
US tons
1.5 tons

TSI FWD. All trims: 2,945 lb to 3,012 lb.

Heavier than 44% of 19 hatchbacks (2021).

Garage fit

2021 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
2021 Volkswagen Golf through a garage door
DoorFitsSpare widthAbove roof
8 ft wide, 7 ft tallN/A25.1 inN/A
9 ft wide, 7 ft tallN/A37.1 inN/A

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: not enough data.

Size class

Compact hatchback.

Longer than 28% of 19 hatchbacks (2021).

Median of 19 hatchbacks (2021): 176.0 in long.

Cargo, seats up: 17.4 cu ft. More than 40% of 16 hatchbacks (2021).

Bigger and smaller rivals

2021 Volkswagen Golf and rivals by length
ModelLengthvs GolfCargo, seats upvs Golf
Honda Civic182.7 in+15.1 inN/AN/A
Toyota Prius180.0 in+12.4 in24.6 cu ft+7.2 cu ft
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
Volkswagen Golf167.6 in-17.4 cu ft-
Hyundai Veloster166.9 in-0.7 inN/AN/A
Chevrolet Bolt EV164.0 in-3.6 inN/AN/A
Mitsubishi Mirage151.4 in-16.2 in17.1 cu ftabout the same
Chevrolet Spark143.1 in-24.5 in11.1 cu ft-6.3 cu ft

Legroom and headroom

TSI FWD.

Front legroom
41.2 inMore than 11% of 20 hatchbacks (2021).
Rear legroom
35.6 inMore than 63% of 20 hatchbacks (2021).
Front headroom
38.4 inMore than 26% of 20 hatchbacks (2021).
Rear headroom
38.1 inMore than 95% of 20 hatchbacks (2021).

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