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2024 Volkswagen Golf R dimensions: length, width, height, weight, cargo

Length

168.9in long

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168.9 in long103.6 in wheelbase57.7 intall70.5 inwide
To scale. Dashed: median of 17 hatchbacks (2024).

Dimensions by trim

2024 Volkswagen Golf R: outside dimensions by trim
TrimLengthWidthWith mirrorsHeightWheelbaseGround clearanceTurning circle
Hatchback AWD168.9 in70.5 in70.4 in57.7 in103.6 in4.4 in38.1 ft
2.0T Manual AWD, 2.0T DSG AWD168.9 in70.4 in70.4 in57.7 in103.5 in4.4 in to 4.7 in39.3 ft
Golf GTI 380 Autobahn Hatchback FWD, Golf GTI 380 S Hatchback FWD, Golf GTI 380 SE Hatchback FWD, Golf GTI Autobahn Hatchback FWD, Golf GTI S Hatchback FWD, Golf GTI SE Hatchback FWD168.9 in70.5 in70.4 in57.5 in103.6 in4.4 in39.3 ft
2024 Volkswagen Golf R: weight by trim
TrimCurb weight
Hatchback AWD3,472 lb
2.0T Manual AWD3,397 lb
2.0T DSG AWD3,474 lb
Golf GTI 380 Autobahn Hatchback FWD, Golf GTI 380 S Hatchback FWD, Golf GTI 380 SE Hatchback FWD3,137 lb to 3,430 lb
Golf GTI Autobahn Hatchback FWD, Golf GTI S Hatchback FWD, Golf GTI SE Hatchback FWD3,188 lb to 3,430 lb
2024 Volkswagen Golf R: cargo and room by trim
TrimCargo, seats upCargo, maxPassenger volumeFront legroomRear legroomFront headroomRear headroom
Hatchback AWD19.9 cu ft34.5 cu ft91.9 cu ft41.2 in35.0 in38.5 in38.1 in
2.0T Manual AWD, 2.0T DSG AWD19.9 cu ft34.5 cu ft91.9 cu ft41.2 in35.0 in38.5 in38.1 in
Golf GTI 380 Autobahn Hatchback FWD, Golf GTI 380 S Hatchback FWD, Golf GTI 380 SE 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
3,472 lb
Kilograms
1,575 kg
US tons
1.7 tons

Hatchback AWD. All trims: 3,397 lb to 3,474 lb.

Heavier than 63% of 17 hatchbacks (2024).

Garage fit

2024 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
2024 Volkswagen Golf R through a garage door
DoorFitsSpare widthAbove roof
8 ft wide, 7 ft tallYes25.5 in26.3 in
9 ft wide, 7 ft tallYes37.5 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: 37.5 in spare width. 26.3 in above the roof.

Size class

Compact hatchback.

Longer than 25% of 17 hatchbacks (2024).

Median of 17 hatchbacks (2024): 180.8 in long.

Cargo, seats up: 19.9 cu ft. More than 42% of 13 hatchbacks (2024).

Bigger and smaller rivals

2024 Volkswagen Golf R and rivals by length
ModelLengthvs Golf RCargo, seats upvs Golf R
BMW i4188.5 in+19.6 in10.0 cu ft-9.9 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 inN/AN/A
Volkswagen Golf R168.9 in-19.9 cu ft-
Volkswagen Golf GTI168.8 inabout the sameN/AN/A
Mitsubishi Mirage151.4 in-17.5 in17.1 cu ft-2.8 cu ft
FIAT 500e143.1 in-25.8 inN/AN/A

Legroom and headroom

Hatchback AWD.

Front legroom
41.2 inMore than 7% of 16 hatchbacks (2024).
Rear legroom
35.0 inMore than 47% of 16 hatchbacks (2024).
Front headroom
38.5 inMore than 40% of 16 hatchbacks (2024).
Rear headroom
38.1 inMore than 87% of 16 hatchbacks (2024).

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