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What are the body dimensions of the Golf?

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LaLuna
08/31/25 7:41am

The body dimensions of the Golf are 4259mm in length, 1799mm in width, and 1476mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2637mm. Additional information is as follows: 1. Exterior: The Golf adopts a family-style design concept, featuring a dual-slat grille paired with sharp-angled headlights, presenting a fashionable yet stable appearance. The side profile showcases elongated lines, while the rear is clean and robust, with LED-lit taillights for a more striking look. 2. Interior: The Golf utilizes a family-style design inside, with a three-spoke steering wheel wrapped in genuine leather for an excellent grip, accented by piano black finish on both sides. The dashboard is driver-oriented, with a touchscreen dominating the center console and minimal physical buttons.

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OCody
09/13/25 3:57am

I drive a Golf, and its dimensions are quite well-considered. The standard version has a body length of around 4.2 to 4.3 meters, a width of approximately 1.8 meters, and a height just over 1.4 meters. When I got inside, I noticed the wheelbase is thoughtfully designed, with more rear legroom than I expected. Compared to the SUV parked next to me, the Golf is noticeably more agile for parking, with a smaller turning radius—it can even slide into tight shopping mall spots in one go. However, if you need to fit large suitcases in the trunk, you might have to fold down the rear seats. The new model seems slightly wider than the old one, but it still maintains that nimble and enjoyable driving feel overall.

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AshleyDella
10/27/25 4:44am

A couple of days ago, I accompanied a friend to look at cars and specifically measured the dimensions of the Golf. The body length is approximately 4.25 meters, the width is about 1.78 meters, and the height is close to 1.45 meters. Interestingly, its wheelbase appears longer than the body proportions suggest. With the front seats adjusted to a comfortable position, there's still room to stretch your legs in the back. When parallel parking, the short front and rear ends make it less likely to scrape other cars. The trunk is deeper than that of the Ford Focus hatchback, though the fastback design does sacrifice some headroom. This size is most practical in the city—it's not cumbersome to drive, and making U-turns or navigating narrow roads is much easier than with a sedan.

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MacWillow
12/10/25 5:00am

What I love most about the Golf is its well-controlled dimensions. The length is kept under 4.3 meters, the width is about 1.8 meters, and the height is less than 1.5 meters. The wheelbase, however, is carefully designed, with over 2.6 meters of space ensuring the rear seats aren't too cramped. When dropping the kids off at school, I never worry about navigating the narrow streets near the school gate. On weekends, when taking the family camping, the luggage for four people fits perfectly into the trunk. Parking in older residential areas is particularly easy thanks to the Golf's short front end—where others might need several attempts to park, the Golf can do it in one go. This is truly a hassle-free feature.

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