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

Length

169.1in long

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169.1 in long103.5 in wheelbase57.8 intall70.4 inwide
To scale. Dashed: median of 14 hatchbacks (2025).

Dimensions by trim

2025 Volkswagen Golf R: outside dimensions by trim
TrimLengthWidthWith mirrorsHeightWheelbaseGround clearanceTurning circle
2.0T DSG AWD, Black Edition AWD169.1 in70.4 in70.4 in57.8 in103.5 in4.8 in38.1 ft to 39.3 ft
Golf GTI Autobahn FWD, Golf GTI S FWD, Golf GTI SE FWD169.1 in70.5 in70.4 in57.7 in103.5 in4.8 in39.3 ft
2025 Volkswagen Golf R: weight by trim
TrimCurb weight
2.0T DSG AWD, Black Edition AWD3,450 lb
Golf GTI Autobahn FWD, Golf GTI S FWD, Golf GTI SE FWD3,188 lb to 3,430 lb
2025 Volkswagen Golf R: cargo and room by trim
TrimCargo, seats upCargo, maxPassenger volumeFront legroomRear legroomFront headroomRear headroom
2.0T DSG AWD, Black Edition AWD19.9 cu ft34.5 cu ft91.9 cu ft41.2 in35.0 in38.5 in38.1 in
Golf GTI Autobahn FWD, Golf GTI S FWD, Golf GTI SE FWD19.9 cu ft34.5 cu ft91.9 cu ft41.2 in35.0 in38.5 in38.1 in

Weight

Curb weight
3,450 lb
Kilograms
1,565 kg
US tons
1.7 tons

2.0T DSG AWD.

Heavier than 69% of 14 hatchbacks (2025).

Garage fit

2025 Volkswagen Golf R in standard garages, centred
GarageFitsSpare lengthEach side
Single, 12 x 22 ftYes94.9 in36.8 in
Single, 14 x 24 ftYes118.9 in48.8 in
Double, 20 x 20 ftYes70.9 in84.8 in
Double, 24 x 24 ftYes118.9 in108.8 in
2025 Volkswagen Golf R through a garage door
DoorFitsSpare widthAbove roof
8 ft wide, 7 ft tallYes25.6 in26.2 in
9 ft wide, 7 ft tallYes37.6 in26.2 in

Your garage

Second car

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

  • Yes. 94.9 in spare length. 36.8 in each side.
  • Door: 37.6 in spare width. 26.2 in above the roof.

Size class

Compact hatchback.

Longer than 23% of 14 hatchbacks (2025).

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

Cargo, seats up: 19.9 cu ft. More than 55% of 12 hatchbacks (2025).

Bigger and smaller rivals

2025 Volkswagen Golf R and rivals by length
ModelLengthvs Golf RCargo, seats upvs Golf R
BMW i4188.5 in+19.4 in10.0 cu ft-9.9 cu ft
Nissan LEAF176.4 in+7.3 in23.6 cu ft+3.7 cu ft
Toyota GR Corolla173.6 in+4.5 in17.8 cu ft-2.1 cu ft
Toyota Corolla Hatchback172.0 in+2.9 in17.8 cu ft-2.1 cu ft
Volkswagen Golf R169.1 in-19.9 cu ft-
Volkswagen Golf GTI168.8 inabout the sameN/AN/A
MINI Cooper152.6 in-16.5 in8.9 cu ft-11.0 cu ft
FIAT 500e143.1 in-26.0 inN/AN/A

Legroom and headroom

2.0T DSG AWD.

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