2004 Audi A3 vs. 1998 Volkswagen Golf IV
Dimensions Comparison

Compare the size of two cars side by side and see their differences at a glance. Simply enter the vehicle names, and our tool creates a clear visual comparison of their length, width, and height. This makes it easy to find out which car is longer, wider, or taller, and helps you better understand their overall proportions. Whether you are checking if a car will fit in your garage, comparing everyday models, or exploring larger SUVs, this tool provides a straightforward way to see all key dimensions in one place.

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2004 Audi A3 (8P)Change Car
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1998 Volkswagen Golf IVChange Car
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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
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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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