Size comparison · drawn to scale
Volkswagen Golf Mk8 vs Volkswagen T-Roc II: size comparison
- Length T-Roc II 89 mm4 in longer
- Width T-Roc II 39 mm2 in wider
- Height T-Roc II 117 mm5 in taller
- Boot T-Roc II 94 L3.3 cu ft more
Car 1 blue, solid outline
Car 2 coral, dashed outline
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Scale about 1:20 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 Golf Mk8 is 89 mm4 in shorter, 39 mm2 in narrower and 117 mm5 in lower than the T-Roc II. Its wheelbase is 7 mm0.3 in longer.
| Dimension | Golf Mk8 | T-Roc II | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,284 mm14 ft 1 in14 ft 1 in4,284 mm | 4,373 mm14 ft 4 in14 ft 4 in4,373 mm | −89 mm−4 in −2.0% |
| Width | 1,789 mm5 ft 10 in5 ft 10 in1,789 mm | 1,828 mm6 ft 0 in6 ft 0 in1,828 mm | −39 mm−2 in −2.1% |
| Height | 1,456 mm4 ft 9 in4 ft 9 in1,456 mm | 1,573 mm5 ft 2 in5 ft 2 in1,573 mm | −117 mm−5 in −7.4% |
| Wheelbase | 2,636 mm8 ft 8 in8 ft 8 in2,636 mm | 2,629 mm8 ft 8 in8 ft 8 in2,629 mm | +7 mm+0.3 in +0.3% |
| Footprint | 7.66 m²82.5 sq ft82.5 sq ft7.66 m² | 7.99 m²86.0 sq ft86.0 sq ft7.99 m² | −0.33 m²−3.5 sq ft −4.1% |
| Boot | 381 L13.5 cu ft13.5 cu ft381 L | 475 L16.8 cu ft16.8 cu ft475 L | −94 L−3.3 cu ft −19.8% |
| Kerb weight | 1,264–1,590 kg2,787–3,505 lb2,787–3,505 lb1,264–1,590 kg | Not in our catalog yet | - |
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.
Golf Mk8
- Single garage
- Fits 1,216 mm4 ft 0 in to spare in length, 606 mm2 ft 0 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 716 mm2 ft 4 in to spare in length, 356 mm1 ft 2 in each side
T-Roc II
- Single garage
- Tight 1,127 mm3 ft 8 in to spare in length, 586 mm1 ft 11 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 627 mm2 ft 1 in to spare in length, 336 mm1 ft 1 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Volkswagen Golf Mk8 or the Volkswagen T-Roc II?
The Volkswagen T-Roc II is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The Golf Mk8 is 89 mm shorter, 39 mm narrower and 117 mm lower than the T-Roc II. Its wheelbase is 7 mm longer.
Will the Volkswagen Golf Mk8 and the Volkswagen T-Roc II fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Volkswagen Golf Mk8 fits with room to open the doors (1,216 mm to spare in length, 606 mm each side). The Volkswagen T-Roc II fits, but it is tight to get out (1,127 mm to spare in length, 586 mm each side). Widths are without mirrors; check your own garage with our garage checker.
Which has the bigger boot?
The Volkswagen T-Roc II: 475 L against 381 L in the Volkswagen Golf Mk8 (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.

