Size comparison · drawn to scale
Peugeot 308 II vs Volkswagen Golf Mk5: size comparison
- Length 308 II 49 mm2 in longer
- Width 308 II 45 mm2 in wider
- Height About the same height
- Boot 308 II 120 L4.2 cu ft more
Car 1 blue, solid outline
Car 2 coral, dashed outline
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Scale about 1:19 on a desktop screen · grid 500 mm1 ft · in Overlay both cars start at the front bumper Side view: dashed lines mark the axles Front view: width without mirrors Top view: footprint on the road
Dimensions and difference
The 308 II is 49 mm2 in longer, 45 mm2 in wider and 8 mm0.3 in lower than the Golf Mk5. Its wheelbase is 42 mm2 in longer.
| Dimension | 308 II | Golf Mk5 | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,253 mm13 ft 11 in13 ft 11 in4,253 mm | 4,204 mm13 ft 10 in13 ft 10 in4,204 mm | +49 mm+2 in +1.2% |
| Width | 1,804 mm5 ft 11 in5 ft 11 in1,804 mm | 1,759 mm5 ft 9 in5 ft 9 in1,759 mm | +45 mm+2 in +2.6% |
| Height | 1,457 mm4 ft 9 in4 ft 9 in1,457 mm | 1,465 mm4 ft 10 in4 ft 10 in1,465 mm | −8 mm−0.3 in −0.5% |
| Wheelbase | 2,620 mm8 ft 7 in8 ft 7 in2,620 mm | 2,578 mm8 ft 5 in8 ft 5 in2,578 mm | +42 mm+2 in +1.6% |
| Footprint | 7.67 m²82.6 sq ft82.6 sq ft7.67 m² | 7.39 m²79.6 sq ft79.6 sq ft7.39 m² | +0.28 m²+3.0 sq ft +3.8% |
| Boot | 470 L16.6 cu ft16.6 cu ft470 L | 350 L12.4 cu ft12.4 cu ft350 L | +120 L+4.2 cu ft +34.3% |
| Kerb weight | Not in our catalog yet | 1,248–1,346 kg2,751–2,967 lb2,751–2,967 lb1,248–1,346 kg | - |
Width without mirrors. Figures come from the catalog version pages; the drawing uses the same numbers. Body outlines are generic for the body type - proportions are exact, styling is not. Weight difference compares the lightest versions.
Garage and parking
A typical single garage is about 5.5 × 3.0 m18 ft 1 in × 9 ft 10 in inside; a parking bay about 5.0 × 2.5 m16 ft 5 in × 8 ft 2 in. Room to open a door: about 600 mm2 ft each side.
308 II
- Single garage
- Tight 1,247 mm4 ft 1 in to spare in length, 598 mm2 ft 0 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 747 mm2 ft 5 in to spare in length, 348 mm1 ft 2 in each side
Golf Mk5
- Single garage
- Fits 1,296 mm4 ft 3 in to spare in length, 621 mm2 ft 0 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 796 mm2 ft 7 in to spare in length, 371 mm1 ft 3 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Peugeot 308 II or the Volkswagen Golf Mk5?
The Peugeot 308 II is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The 308 II is 49 mm longer, 45 mm wider and 8 mm lower than the Golf Mk5. Its wheelbase is 42 mm longer.
Will the Peugeot 308 II and the Volkswagen Golf Mk5 fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Peugeot 308 II fits, but it is tight to get out (1,247 mm to spare in length, 598 mm each side). The Volkswagen Golf Mk5 fits with room to open the doors (1,296 mm to spare in length, 621 mm each side). Widths are without mirrors; check your own garage with our garage checker.
Which has the bigger boot?
The Peugeot 308 II: 470 L against 350 L in the Volkswagen Golf Mk5 (seats up, as quoted by the maker).
Drawn to one scale
Both cars use the same millimetre grid, so a longer bonnet or a taller roof shows exactly as it is.
Wheels at the real wheelbase
Dashed lines mark the axles. In Overlay both cars start at the front bumper; car 2 has a dashed outline.
Will it fit my garage?
Switch to Top view, or to feet and inches if your garage plan is in feet. Allow about 600 mm (2 ft) for opening the doors.