2004 Audi A3 vs. 1988 Volkswagen Golf II
Dimensions Comparison

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2004 Audi A3 (8P)Change Car
Car #2 Preview Image
1988 Volkswagen Golf II (5-door, facelift 1987)Change Car
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Here’s how the 2004 Audi A3 and the 1988 Volkswagen Golf II compare in size:

In terms of length, the 2004 Audi A3 measures 4214 mm (165.91 in), making it 174 mm (6.85 in) (4.1 %) longer than the 1988 Volkswagen Golf II at 4040 mm (159.06 in). Looking at width, the 2004 Audi A3 spans 1765 mm (69.49 in), which is 65 mm (2.56 in) (3.7 %) broader than the 1988 Volkswagen Golf II at 1700 mm (66.93 in). As for height, the 2004 Audi A3 stands at 1421 mm (55.94 in), giving it an extra 6 mm (0.24 in) (0.4 %) compared to the 1988 Volkswagen Golf II at 1415 mm (55.71 in).

Overall, the 2004 Audi A3 is longer, wider and taller than the 1988 Volkswagen Golf II.

Length
4214 mm165.9 in
4040 mm159.1 in
Width
1765 mm69.5 in
1700 mm66.9 in
Height
1421 mm55.9 in
1415 mm55.7 in

2004 Audi A3 Preview
4214 mm165.9 in 🟒 +174 mm+6.9 in (+4.3%)
1988 Volkswagen Golf II Side View Left
4040 mm159.1 in πŸ”΄ -174 mm-6.9 in (-4.1%)
2004 Audi A3 Preview
1765 mm69.5 in 🟒 +65 mm+2.6 in (+3.8%)
1988 Volkswagen Golf II Front View
1700 mm66.9 in πŸ”΄ -65 mm-2.6 in (-3.7%)
2004 Audi A3 Preview
1421 mm55.9 in 🟒 +6 mm+0.2 in (+0.4%)
1988 Volkswagen Golf II Front View
1415 mm55.7 in πŸ”΄ -6 mm-0.2 in (-0.4%)
2004 Audi A3
1988 Volkswagen Golf II

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

General Info

Body Style:

Hatchback
Hatchback

Model Year:

2004
1988

Production:

2003-2005 Discontinued Model
1987-1991 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

4203-4214 mm165.5-165.9 in
🟒 +163 mm+6.4 in (+4.0%) - 🟒 +229 mm+9.0 in (+5.7%)
3985-4040 mm156.9-159.1 in
πŸ”΄ -229 mm-9.0 in (-5.4%) - πŸ”΄ -163 mm-6.4 in (-3.9%)

Width:

1765 mm69.5 in
🟒 +65 mm+2.6 in (+3.8%) - 🟒 +100 mm+3.9 in (+6.0%)
1665-1700 mm65.6-66.9 in
πŸ”΄ -100 mm-3.9 in (-5.7%) - πŸ”΄ -65 mm-2.6 in (-3.7%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

-
-

Height:

1421 mm55.9 in
🟒 +6 mm+0.2 in (+0.4%) - 🟒 +16 mm+0.6 in (+1.1%)
1405-1415 mm55.3-55.7 in
πŸ”΄ -16 mm-0.6 in (-1.1%) - πŸ”΄ -6 mm-0.2 in (-0.4%)

Ground Clearance:

-
-

Trunk Capacity:

281-350 liter9.9-12.4 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -64 liter-2.3 cu ft (-18.6%) - 🟒 +120 liter+4.2 cu ft (+52.2%)
230-345 liter8.1-12.2 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -120 liter-4.2 cu ft (-34.3%) - 🟒 +64 liter+2.3 cu ft (+22.8%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

1011-1100 liter35.7-38.8 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -134 liter-4.7 cu ft (-11.7%) - 🟒 +70 liter+2.5 cu ft (+6.8%)
1030-1145 liter36.4-40.4 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -70 liter-2.5 cu ft (-6.4%) - 🟒 +134 liter+4.7 cu ft (+13.3%)

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1205-1525 kg2657-3362 lbs
🟒 +100 kg+220 lbs (+9.0%) - 🟒 +615 kg+1356 lbs (+67.6%)
910-1105 kg2006-2436 lbs
πŸ”΄ -615 kg-1356 lbs (-40.3%) - πŸ”΄ -100 kg-220 lbs (-8.3%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1765-2085 kg3891-4597 lbs
🟒 +195 kg+430 lbs (+12.4%) - 🟒 +715 kg+1576 lbs (+52.2%)
1370-1570 kg3020-3461 lbs
πŸ”΄ -715 kg-1576 lbs (-34.3%) - πŸ”΄ -195 kg-430 lbs (-11.0%)

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
13-inch rims:
  • 5J x 13
  • 5.5J x 13
14-inch rims:
  • 6J x 14
15-inch rims:
  • 6.5J x 15

Tire Size:

  • 205/55 R16 (W:205 | H:55 | D:16)
  • 225/45 R17 (W:225 | H:45 | D:17)
  • 155/65 R13 (W:155 | H:65 | D:13)
  • 175/70 R13 (W:175 | H:70 | D:13)
  • 185/60 R14 (W:185 | H:60 | D:14)
  • 195/50 R15 (W:195 | H:50 | D:15)

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