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2004 Audi A3 vs. 1998 Volkswagen Golf IV

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      Here’s how the 2004 Audi A3 and the 1998 Volkswagen Golf IV compare in size:

      In terms of length, the 2004 Audi A3 measures 4214 mm (165.91 in), making it 64 mm (2.52 in) (1.5 %) longer than the 1998 Volkswagen Golf IV at 4150 mm (163.39 in). Looking at width, the 2004 Audi A3 spans 1765 mm (69.49 in), which is 30 mm (1.18 in) (1.7 %) broader than the 1998 Volkswagen Golf IV at 1735 mm (68.31 in). As for height, the 1998 Volkswagen Golf IV reaches 1444 mm (56.85 in), which is 23 mm (0.91 in) (1.6 %) taller than the 2004 Audi A3 at 1421 mm (55.94 in).

      Overall, the 2004 Audi A3 is longer and wider than the 1998 Volkswagen Golf IV, while the 1998 Volkswagen Golf IV is taller than the 2004 Audi A3.

      Length
      4214 mm165.9 in
      4150 mm163.4 in
      Width
      1765 mm69.5 in
      1735 mm68.3 in
      Height
      1421 mm55.9 in
      1444 mm56.9 in

      2004 Audi A3 Preview
      4214 mm165.9 in 🟒 +64 mm+2.5 in (+1.5%)
      1998 Volkswagen Golf IV Preview
      4150 mm163.4 in πŸ”΄ -64 mm-2.5 in (-1.5%)
      2004 Audi A3 Preview
      1765 mm69.5 in 🟒 +30 mm+1.2 in (+1.7%)
      1998 Volkswagen Golf IV Preview
      1735 mm68.3 in πŸ”΄ -30 mm-1.2 in (-1.7%)
      2004 Audi A3 Preview
      1421 mm55.9 in πŸ”΄ -23 mm-0.9 in (-1.6%)
      1998 Volkswagen Golf IV Preview
      1444 mm56.9 in 🟒 +23 mm+0.9 in (+1.6%)
      2004 Audi A3
      1998 Volkswagen Golf IV

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

      General Info

      Body Style:

      Hatchback
      Hatchback

      Model Year:

      2004
      1998

      Production:

      2003-2005 Discontinued Model
      1997-2006 Discontinued Model

      Dimensions

      Length:

      4203-4214 mm165.5-165.9 in
      🟒 +53 mm+2.1 in (+1.3%) - 🟒 +65 mm+2.6 in (+1.6%)
      4150 mm163.4 in
      πŸ”΄ -65 mm-2.6 in (-1.5%) - πŸ”΄ -53 mm-2.1 in (-1.3%)

      Width:

      1765 mm69.5 in
      🟒 +30 mm+1.2 in (+1.7%)
      1735 mm68.3 in
      πŸ”΄ -30 mm-1.2 in (-1.7%)

      Width (Folded Mirrors):

      -
      -

      Width (Opened Mirrors):

      -
      -

      Height:

      1421 mm55.9 in
      πŸ”΄ -23 mm-0.9 in (-1.6%) - 🟒 +7 mm+0.3 in (+0.5%)
      1414-1444 mm55.7-56.9 in
      πŸ”΄ -7 mm-0.3 in (-0.5%) - 🟒 +23 mm+0.9 in (+1.6%)

      Ground Clearance:

      -
      -

      Trunk Capacity:

      281-350 liter9.9-12.4 cu ft
      πŸ”΄ -49 liter-1.7 cu ft (-14.8%) - 🟒 +175 liter+6.2 cu ft (+100.0%)
      175-330 liter6.2-11.7 cu ft
      πŸ”΄ -175 liter-6.2 cu ft (-50.0%) - 🟒 +49 liter+1.7 cu ft (+17.4%)

      Trunk Capacity (Max):

      1011-1100 liter35.7-38.8 cu ft
      πŸ”΄ -174 liter-6.1 cu ft (-14.7%) - 🟒 +1 liter+0.0 cu ft (+0.1%)
      1099-1185 liter38.8-41.8 cu ft
      πŸ”΄ -1 liter0.0 cu ft (-0.1%) - 🟒 +174 liter+6.1 cu ft (+17.2%)

      Weight Specifications

      Curb Weight:

      1205-1525 kg2657-3362 lbs
      πŸ”΄ -270 kg-595 lbs (-18.3%) - 🟒 +440 kg+970 lbs (+40.6%)
      1085-1475 kg2392-3252 lbs
      πŸ”΄ -440 kg-970 lbs (-28.9%) - 🟒 +270 kg+595 lbs (+22.4%)

      Maximal permitted Weight:

      1765-2085 kg3891-4597 lbs
      πŸ”΄ -235 kg-518 lbs (-11.8%) - 🟒 +445 kg+981 lbs (+27.1%)
      1640-2000 kg3616-4409 lbs
      πŸ”΄ -445 kg-981 lbs (-21.3%) - 🟒 +235 kg+518 lbs (+13.3%)

      Roof Load:

      75 kg165 lbs
      -

      Tire Specifications

      Rims Size:

      16-inch rims:
      • 6.5J x 16
      17-inch rims:
      • 7.5J x 17
      14-inch rims:
      • 6J x 14
      • 14
      15-inch rims:
      • 15
      • 6J x 15
      16-inch rims:
      • 7J x 16
      • 6J x 16
      • 16
      • 6.5J x 16
      18-inch rims:
      • 18

      Tire Size:

      • 205/55 R16 (W:205 | H:55 | D:16)
      • 225/45 R17 (W:225 | H:45 | D:17)
      • 175/80 R14 (W:175 | H:80 | D:14)
      • 195/65 R15 (W:195 | H:65 | D:15)
      • 195/65 R15 V (W:195 | H:65 | D:15)
      • 195/65 VR 15 (W:195 | H:65 | D:15)
      • 205/55R16 (W:205 | H:55 | D:16)
      • 205/55 R16 (W:205 | H:55 | D:16)
      • 205/55 R16 W (W:205 | H:55 | D:16)
      • 225/40 R18 (W:225 | H:40 | D:18)

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