1998 Toyota Corolla Hatch VIII vs. 1979 Volkswagen Jetta I
Dimensions Comparison

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1998 Toyota Corolla Hatch VIII (E110)Change Car
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1979 Volkswagen Jetta IChange Car
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Here’s how the 1998 Toyota Corolla Hatch VIII and the 1979 Volkswagen Jetta I compare in size:

In terms of length, the 1998 Toyota Corolla Hatch VIII measures 4270 mm (168.11 in), making it 80 mm (3.15 in) (1.9 %) longer than the 1979 Volkswagen Jetta I at 4190 mm (164.96 in). Looking at width, the 1998 Toyota Corolla Hatch VIII spans 1690 mm (66.54 in), which is 60 mm (2.36 in) (3.6 %) broader than the 1979 Volkswagen Jetta I at 1630 mm (64.17 in). As for height, the 1979 Volkswagen Jetta I reaches 1410 mm (55.51 in), which is 25 mm (0.98 in) (1.8 %) taller than the 1998 Toyota Corolla Hatch VIII at 1385 mm (54.53 in).

Overall, the 1998 Toyota Corolla Hatch VIII is longer and wider than the 1979 Volkswagen Jetta I, while the 1979 Volkswagen Jetta I is taller than the 1998 Toyota Corolla Hatch VIII.

Length
4270 mm168.1 in
4190 mm165.0 in
Width
1690 mm66.5 in
1630 mm64.2 in
Height
1385 mm54.5 in
1410 mm55.5 in

1998 Toyota Corolla Hatch VIII Preview
4270 mm168.1 in 🟒 +80 mm+3.1 in (+1.9%)
1979 Volkswagen Jetta I Preview
4190 mm165.0 in πŸ”΄ -80 mm-3.1 in (-1.9%)
1998 Toyota Corolla Hatch VIII Preview
1690 mm66.5 in 🟒 +60 mm+2.4 in (+3.7%)
1979 Volkswagen Jetta I Preview
1630 mm64.2 in πŸ”΄ -60 mm-2.4 in (-3.6%)
1998 Toyota Corolla Hatch VIII Preview
1385 mm54.5 in πŸ”΄ -25 mm-1.0 in (-1.8%)
1979 Volkswagen Jetta I Preview
1410 mm55.5 in 🟒 +25 mm+1.0 in (+1.8%)
1998 Toyota Corolla Hatch VIII
1979 Volkswagen Jetta I

Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More

General Info

Body Style:

Hatchback
Sedan

Model Year:

1998
1979

Production:

1997-2001 Discontinued Model
1979-1983 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

4270 mm168.1 in
🟒 +80 mm+3.1 in (+1.9%) - 🟒 +82 mm+3.2 in (+2.0%)
4190 mm165.0 in
πŸ”΄ -82 mm-3.2 in (-1.9%) - πŸ”΄ -80 mm-3.1 in (-1.9%)

Width:

1690 mm66.5 in
🟒 +60 mm+2.4 in (+3.7%) - 🟒 +80 mm+3.1 in (+5.0%)
1610-1630 mm63.4-64.2 in
πŸ”΄ -80 mm-3.1 in (-4.7%) - πŸ”΄ -60 mm-2.4 in (-3.6%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

-
-

Height:

1385 mm54.5 in
πŸ”΄ -25 mm-1.0 in (-1.8%) - πŸ”΄ -10 mm-0.4 in (-0.7%)
1395-1410 mm54.9-55.5 in
🟒 +10 mm+0.4 in (+0.7%) - 🟒 +25 mm+1.0 in (+1.8%)

Ground Clearance:

-
-

Trunk Capacity:

372 liter13.1 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -257 liter-9.1 cu ft (-40.9%)
629 liter22.2 cu ft
🟒 +257 liter+9.1 cu ft (+69.1%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

-
-

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1060-1165 kg2337-2568 lbs
🟒 +166 kg+366 lbs (+18.6%) - 🟒 +355 kg+783 lbs (+43.8%)
810-894 kg1786-1971 lbs
πŸ”΄ -355 kg-783 lbs (-30.5%) - πŸ”΄ -166 kg-366 lbs (-15.7%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1580-1650 kg3483-3638 lbs
🟒 +300 kg+661 lbs (+23.4%) - 🟒 +410 kg+904 lbs (+33.1%)
1240-1280 kg2734-2822 lbs
πŸ”΄ -410 kg-904 lbs (-24.8%) - πŸ”΄ -300 kg-661 lbs (-19.0%)

Roof Load:

-
-

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

n/a
13-inch rims:
  • 5J x 13
  • 5.5J x 13

Tire Size:

  • 165/70 R14 (W:165 | H:70 | D:14)
  • 175/65 R14 (W:175 | H:65 | D:14)
  • 175/70 R13 (W:175 | H:70 | D:13)

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