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2023 Volkswagen Golf R dimensions: length, width, height, weight, cargo

Length

168.9in long

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168.9 in long103.5 in wheelbase57.7 intall70.4 inwide
To scale. Dashed: median of 18 hatchbacks (2023).

Dimensions by trim

2023 Volkswagen Golf R: outside dimensions by trim
TrimLengthWidthWith mirrorsHeightWheelbaseGround clearanceTurning circle
Hatchback AWD, 20th Anniversary Edition AWD168.9 in70.4 in70.4 in57.7 in103.5 in4.7 in39.3 ft
2.0T Manual AWD, 2.0T 20th Anniversary Edition Manual AWD, 2.0T DSG AWD, 2.0T 20th Anniversary Edition DSG AWD168.9 in70.4 in70.4 in57.7 in103.5 in4.7 in39.3 ft
Golf GTI 40th Anniversary Edition Hatchback FWD, Golf GTI Autobahn Hatchback FWD, Golf GTI S Hatchback FWD, Golf GTI SE Hatchback FWD168.9 in70.4 in70.4 in57.7 in103.5 in4.7 in39.3 ft
2023 Volkswagen Golf R: weight by trim
TrimCurb weight
Hatchback AWD, 20th Anniversary Edition AWD, 2.0T DSG AWD, 2.0T 20th Anniversary Edition DSG AWD3,481 lb
2.0T Manual AWD, 2.0T 20th Anniversary Edition Manual AWD3,404 lb
Golf GTI 40th Anniversary Edition Hatchback FWD3,206 lb
Golf GTI Autobahn Hatchback FWD, Golf GTI S Hatchback FWD, Golf GTI SE Hatchback FWD3,206 lb
2023 Volkswagen Golf R: cargo and room by trim
TrimCargo, seats upCargo, maxPassenger volumeFront legroomRear legroomFront headroomRear headroom
Hatchback AWD, 20th Anniversary Edition AWD19.9 cu ft34.5 cu ft91.9 cu ft41.2 in35.0 in38.5 in38.1 in
2.0T Manual AWD, 2.0T 20th Anniversary Edition Manual AWD, 2.0T DSG AWD, 2.0T 20th Anniversary Edition DSG AWD19.9 cu ft34.5 cu ft91.9 cu ft41.2 in35.0 in38.5 in38.1 in
Golf GTI 40th Anniversary Edition Hatchback FWD, Golf GTI Autobahn Hatchback FWD, Golf GTI S Hatchback FWD, Golf GTI SE Hatchback FWD19.9 cu ft34.5 cu ft91.9 cu ft41.2 in35.0 in38.5 in38.1 in

Weight

Curb weight
3,481 lb
Kilograms
1,579 kg
US tons
1.7 tons

Hatchback AWD. All trims: 3,206 lb to 3,481 lb.

Heavier than 59% of 18 hatchbacks (2023).

Garage fit

2023 Volkswagen Golf R in standard garages, centred
GarageFitsSpare lengthEach side
Single, 12 x 22 ftYes95.1 in36.8 in
Single, 14 x 24 ftYes119.1 in48.8 in
Double, 20 x 20 ftYes71.1 in84.8 in
Double, 24 x 24 ftYes119.1 in108.8 in
2023 Volkswagen Golf R through a garage door
DoorFitsSpare widthAbove roof
8 ft wide, 7 ft tallYes25.6 in26.3 in
9 ft wide, 7 ft tallYes37.6 in26.3 in

Your garage

Second car

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

  • Yes. 95.1 in spare length. 36.8 in each side.
  • Door: 37.6 in spare width. 26.3 in above the roof.

Size class

Compact hatchback.

Longer than 24% of 18 hatchbacks (2023).

Median of 18 hatchbacks (2023): 177.7 in long.

Cargo, seats up: 19.9 cu ft. More than 50% of 17 hatchbacks (2023).

Bigger and smaller rivals

2023 Volkswagen Golf R and rivals by length
ModelLengthvs Golf RCargo, seats upvs Golf R
Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid182.5 in+13.6 in27.2 cu ft+7.3 cu ft
Polestar 2181.3 in+12.4 in14.3 cu ft-5.6 cu ft
Honda Civic Type R180.8 in+11.9 in24.5 cu ft+4.6 cu ft
Chevrolet Bolt EUV169.5 in+0.6 in16.3 cu ft-3.6 cu ft
Volkswagen Golf R168.9 in-19.9 cu ft-
Chevrolet Bolt EV163.2 in-5.7 inN/AN/A
Mitsubishi Mirage151.4 in-17.5 in17.1 cu ft-2.8 cu ft

Legroom and headroom

Hatchback AWD.

Front legroom
41.2 inMore than 6% of 18 hatchbacks (2023).
Rear legroom
35.0 inMore than 33% of 19 hatchbacks (2023).
Front headroom
38.5 inMore than 39% of 19 hatchbacks (2023).
Rear headroom
38.1 inMore than 89% of 19 hatchbacks (2023).

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