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Background grid Honda Civic Hatchback 2010-2011 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 2008-2014
Spec height1 57.5 in 2
1 57.8 in Spec height1
 + 0.35 in
+ 2.24 in 2 168.1 in Spec length
1 165.9 in Spec length
Front wheels
Center wheels
Rear wheels
Front bumper
Center cars
Rear bumper
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Volkswagen Golf 3-door Hatchback GTI 2008 - 2014
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Volkswagen
Golf
3-door Hatchback GTI
Gen. 6 | 2008 - 2014
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Honda Civic 3-door Hatchback 2010 - 2011
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Honda
Civic
3-door Hatchback
Gen. 8.2 | 2010 - 2011
Spotted in Switzerland 18″
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Side View Car Size ComparisonVolkswagen Golf (5K) 3-door Hatchback GTI 2008 vs. Honda Civic (FN3) 3-door Hatchback 2010


Dimensions & Specifications | Volkswagen Golf (5K) 3-door Hatchback GTI 2008 is 2.24 in shorter and 0.35 in higher compared to Honda Civic (FN3) 3-door Hatchback 2010. It offers 4% less cargo space.4,5

Compact
Size class
Compact
165.9 in
Length
168.1 in
+2.2
70.3 in
Width2
70.3 in
80.63 in
Width incl. mirrors
-- in
57.8 in
+0.3
Height1
57.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
+1.6
5.5 in
Ground clearance3
5.5 in
3071 lbs
+10%
Weight4,6
2791 lbs
--
Seats max.
--
12.4 cu ft
Cargo volume EU4
16.1 cu ft
+30%
46.1 cu ft
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
47.7 cu ft
+4%
-- cu ft
Cargo volume US4
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Standard
Segment
Standard
€ 27700
+14%
Price EU7
€ 24450
$ 23465
Price US7
$ --
1. Maximum height | 2. Width with folded mirrors when available | 3. Max. ground clearance | 4. Most common power unit. Possible deviation of standards. | 5. With all rear seats folded down | 6. Curb weight | 7. For illustration purpose only. Starting MSRP (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price).
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inch
Quick Facts
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Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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