Volkswagen Golf/GTI (2015–present) dimensions
14′ 0″ (168.0″)427 cm long and 70.8″180 cm wide (Hatchback). Comes in 3 body styles.
In a standard 2-car garage (20 ft6.1 m × 20 ft6.1 m)
Yes, it fits
70.9″180 cm to spare lengthwise
Uses the longest trim. Leave about 3 ft0.9 m to walk around the car.
Check your own garageFuel and efficiency
- Powertrains
- Gas, Diesel, Electric
- Combined MPG
- 23–119
- EV range
- 125 mi
- Trunk (EPA)
- 30.0 cu ft850 L
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
Parking spaces
- Standard (9 ft2.7 m × 18 ft5.5 m)Yes, it fits · 46.9″119 cm
- Compact (8 ft2.4 m × 16 ft4.9 m)Yes, it fits · 22.9″58 cm
- Parallel (8 ft2.4 m × 22 ft6.7 m)Yes, it fits · 94.9″241 cm
Typical US sizes; your city’s code may differ.
Volkswagen Golf/GTI Hatchback
| Length | 168.0″427 cm(up to 169.1″430 cm) |
|---|---|
| Width | 70.8″180 cm |
| Height | 57.8″147 cm(up to 58.2″148 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 103.6″263 cm |
| Ground clearance | 5.0″13 cm |
| Seats | 5 |
| Cargo space | 22.8 cu ft646 L |
| Cargo, rear seats folded | 52.7 cu ft1,492 L |
| Curb weight | 3,086 lb1,400 kg(up to 3,481 lb1,579 kg) |
| Max payload | 959 lb435 kg(up to 1,131 lb513 kg) |
Based on 158 trims, model years 2015–2027.
Volkswagen Golf/GTI Wagon
| Length | 179.6″456 cm(up to 180.2″458 cm) |
|---|---|
| Width | 70.8″180 cm |
| Height | 58.3″148 cm(up to 59.7″152 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 103.5″263 cm |
| Ground clearance | 5.5″14 cm |
| Seats | 5 |
| Cargo space | 30.4 cu ft861 L |
| Cargo, rear seats folded | 66.5 cu ft1,883 L |
| Curb weight | 3,120 lb1,415 kg(up to 3,422 lb1,552 kg) |
| Max payload | 992 lb450 kg(up to 1,025 lb465 kg) |
Based on 48 trims, model years 2015–2019.
Volkswagen Golf/GTI Hatchback · 3-door
| Length | 168.0″427 cm |
|---|---|
| Width | 70.5″179 cm |
| Height | 56.8″144 cm(up to 57.8″147 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 103.6″263 cm |
| Ground clearance | 5.0″13 cm |
| Seats | 5 |
| Cargo space | 22.8 cu ft646 L |
| Cargo, rear seats folded | 52.7 cu ft1,492 L |
| Curb weight | 3,027 lb1,373 kg |
| Max payload | 1,109 lb503 kg |
Based on 25 trims, model years 2015–2017.
Quick answers
- How long is the Golf/GTI?
- 14′ 0″ (168.0″)427 cm, up to 169.1″430 cm for the longest trim.
- Will the Golf/GTI fit in a standard 2-car garage?
- Yes. A 20 ft deep garage leaves 70.9″180 cm of room, enough to walk around it. Check your own garage.
- Does it fit a standard parking space?
- Yes. A 9 × 18 ft space leaves 46.9″119 cm of length.
- Will it clear a 7 ft garage door?
- Yes. At 58.2″148 cm tall it clears a 7 ft door by 25.8″66 cm (without a roof box).
- How wide is it with mirrors?
- About 79.8″203 cm: 70.8″180 cm body width plus an estimated 9.0″23 cm for the mirrors (manufacturers don't publish it).
- How much does the Golf/GTI cost?
- The 2026 Golf/GTI starts at $34,590 (MSRP, before destination and taxes). See all trims and prices below.
- How far can the Golf/GTI go on a full tank?
- About 360 miles (13.2-gallon tank, 27 MPG combined). Highway driving goes further, city driving less.
2026 Golf/GTI prices and engines
The 2026 Golf/GTI starts at $34,590 (S FWD) and goes up to $49,455 (Golf R Hatchback).
| Trim | Engine | HP | Drive | Economy | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 2.0L I4 | 241 | FWD | 27 MPG | $34,590 |
| SE | 2.0L I4 | 241 | FWD | 27 MPG | $39,080 |
| Autobahn | 2.0L I4 | 241 | FWD | 27 MPG | $42,480 |
| Golf R Hatchback | 2.0L I4 | 328 | AWD | 25 MPG | $49,455 |
Manufacturer's suggested retail prices for the 2026 model year, before destination fees, taxes and options.