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2025 Volkswagen Golf GTI dimensions: length, width, height, weight, cargo

Length

168.8in long

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168.8 in long103.6 in wheelbase57.6 intall70.5 inwide
To scale. Dashed: median of 14 hatchbacks (2025).

Dimensions by trim

2025 Volkswagen Golf GTI: outside dimensions by trim
TrimLengthWidthWith mirrorsHeightWheelbaseGround clearanceTurning circle
S FWD, SE FWD, Autobahn FWD168.8 in70.5 in70.4 in57.6 in103.6 in4.7 in38.1 ft
Golf R Black Edition AWD, Golf R Base Style AWD168.8 in70.5 in70.4 in57.6 in103.6 in4.7 in35.8 ft
2025 Volkswagen Golf GTI: weight by trim
TrimCurb weight
S FWD, SE FWD, Autobahn FWD3,188 lb
Golf R Black Edition AWD, Golf R Base Style AWD3,177 lb to 3,450 lb
2025 Volkswagen Golf GTI: cargo and room by trim
TrimCargo, maxPassenger volumeFront legroomRear legroomFront headroomRear headroom
S FWD, SE FWD, Autobahn FWD34.5 cu ft91.9 cu ft41.2 in35.0 in38.5 in38.1 in
Golf R Black Edition AWD, Golf R Base Style AWD34.5 cu ft91.9 cu ft41.2 in35.0 in38.5 in38.1 in

Weight

Curb weight
3,188 lb
Kilograms
1,446 kg
US tons
1.6 tons

S FWD.

Heavier than 54% of 14 hatchbacks (2025).

Garage fit

2025 Volkswagen Golf GTI in standard garages, centred
GarageFitsSpare lengthEach side
Single, 12 x 22 ftYes95.2 in36.8 in
Single, 14 x 24 ftYes119.2 in48.8 in
Double, 20 x 20 ftYes71.2 in84.8 in
Double, 24 x 24 ftYes119.2 in108.8 in
2025 Volkswagen Golf GTI through a garage door
DoorFitsSpare widthAbove roof
8 ft wide, 7 ft tallYes25.5 in26.4 in
9 ft wide, 7 ft tallYes37.5 in26.4 in

Your garage

Second car

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

  • Yes. 95.2 in spare length. 36.8 in each side.
  • Door: 37.5 in spare width. 26.4 in above the roof.

Size class

Compact hatchback.

Longer than 15% of 14 hatchbacks (2025).

Median of 14 hatchbacks (2025): 177.7 in long.

Bigger and smaller rivals

2025 Volkswagen Golf GTI and rivals by length
ModelLengthvs Golf GTI
Acura Integra185.8 in+17.0 in
Toyota Prius181.1 in+12.3 in
Nissan LEAF176.4 in+7.6 in
Volkswagen Golf R169.1 inabout the same
Volkswagen Golf GTI168.8 in-
MINI Cooper152.6 in-16.2 in
FIAT 500e143.1 in-25.7 in

Legroom and headroom

S FWD.

Front legroom
41.2 inMore than 7% of 15 hatchbacks (2025).
Rear legroom
35.0 inMore than 57% of 15 hatchbacks (2025).
Front headroom
38.5 inMore than 57% of 15 hatchbacks (2025).
Rear headroom
38.1 inMore than 86% of 15 hatchbacks (2025).

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