Quick answer
The 2021 Volkswagen e-Golf, the latest model year on record, is 167.3″ long, 70.9″ wide and 57.1″ tall on a 103.5″ wheelbase, and weighs 3,424 lb. At 13.9 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 4.1 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.
Every Volkswagen e-Golf generation, measured
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018–2021 | 167.3″ | 70.9″ | 57.1″ | 103.5″ | 3,424 lb |
ROWS 1·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada
e-Golf year by year
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 167.3″ | 70.9″ | 103.5″ | 1 | |
| 2020 | 167.3″ | 70.9″ | 103.5″ | 1 | |
| 2019 | 167.3″ | 70.9″ | 103.5″ | 1 | |
| 2018 | 167.3″ | 70.9″ | 103.5″ | 1 |
ROWS 4·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications
e-Golf on the used market
| Generation | Listings | Share | Average asking price | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018–2021 | 9 | 15% | $13,121 | 58,758 mi |
| Other years | 53 | 85% | $7,705 | 68,997 mi |
ROWS 2·SOURCE ForCar, US used-car listings collected since June 2026
Will a e-Golf fit
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 13.9 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 13.9 ft | Fits comfortably |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 5.9 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions
Against cars of the same length
Among the 560 cars within 10″ of its length, the e-Golf is heavier than 81%.
| Measure | This car | Typical of 560 cars within 10″ of its length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 70.9″ | 68.9″ | +2.0″ |
| Wheelbase | 103.5″ | 100.4″ | +3.1″ |
| Curb weight | 3,424 lb | 2,954 lb | +470 lb |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length
e-Golf against its rivals
Next to the Hyundai Accent, Mazda CX-3 and Chevrolet Sonic, the e-Golf is the heaviest and the widest of the four.
| Model | Model year | Length | Width | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen e-Golf (this car) | 2021 | 167.3″ | 70.9″ | 3,424 lb |
| Hyundai Accent | 2020 | 170.1″ | 66.9″ | 2,586 lb |
| Mazda CX-3 | 2022 | 168.1″ | 69.7″ | 2,892 lb |
| Chevrolet Sonic | 2020 | 166.9″ | 68.5″ | 2,818 lb |
ROWS 4·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2021 e-Golf bigger than the 2020?
No. The 2021 and 2020 e-Golf are the same size and weight.
Which is bigger, the e-Golf or the Hyundai Accent?
The 2020 Hyundai Accent is 2.8″ longer and 838 lb lighter than the 2021 e-Golf.
Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 4 e-Golf model years, 2018 to 2021. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation boundaries are estimated from changes in size (how we measure). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.
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