Short answer: the Tesla Model Y (2025) is bigger — it is 50.8 cm longer, 13.1 cm wider and 14.1 cm taller than the Volkswagen Golf Mk8 (2019).
Volkswagen Golf Mk8 vs Tesla Model Y
Dimensions may vary by trim, market and model year. For guidance only — check with the manufacturer before you buy. Sources are listed on each car's page.
Volkswagen Golf Mk8 (2019) vs Tesla Model Y (2025): the differences
- The Volkswagen Golf Mk8 (2019) is 50.8 cm shorter, 13.1 cm narrower and 14.1 cm lower than the Tesla Model Y (2025).
- Its wheelbase is 262 cm against 289 cm (27 cm shorter).
Will they fit? UK parking bay and garage
| Car | Parking bay 4.8 × 2.4 m | Single garage, 7 ft door | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Golf Mk8 (2019) | Fits comfortably | Fits, but tight | check my garage |
| Tesla Model Y (2025) | Fits, but tight | Doesn't fit | check my garage |
Assumes a UK standard parking bay of 4.8 × 2.4 m and a typical UK single garage of 4.8 × 2.4 m inside (2.1 m high) with a 7 ft × 6 ft 6 in (213 × 198 cm) up-and-over door. Where we have no width-with-mirrors figure we add 20 cm to the body width. “Comfortably” leaves about 60 cm to walk round and open a door; “tight” means it goes in but getting out is awkward. Garages and bays vary a lot — measure yours and use the garage fit checker. For guidance only.
See the full specifications and sources: Volkswagen Golf Mk8 (2019) · Tesla Model Y (2025). Dimensions may vary by trim, market and model year.