2012 Peugeot 208 I vs. 1979 Volkswagen Jetta I 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.
Here’s how the 2012 Peugeot 208 I and the 1979 Volkswagen Jetta I compare in size:
In terms of length, the 1979 Volkswagen Jetta I comes in at 4190 mm (164.96 in), giving it a 228 mm (8.98 in) (5.4 %) advantage over the 2012 Peugeot 208 I at 3962 mm (155.98 in). Looking at width, the 2012 Peugeot 208 I spans 1829 mm (72.01 in), which is 199 mm (7.83 in) (10.9 %) broader than the 1979 Volkswagen Jetta I at 1630 mm (64.17 in). As for height, the 2012 Peugeot 208 I stands at 1460 mm (57.48 in), giving it an extra 50 mm (1.97 in) (3.4 %) compared to the 1979 Volkswagen Jetta I at 1410 mm (55.51 in).
Overall, the 2012 Peugeot 208 I is wider and taller than the 1979 Volkswagen Jetta I, while the 1979 Volkswagen Jetta I is longer than the 2012 Peugeot 208 I.
Length
3962 mm156.0 in
4190 mm165.0 in
Width
1829 mm72.0 in
1630 mm64.2 in
Height
1460 mm57.5 in
1410 mm55.5 in
3962 mm156.0 in🔴 -228 mm-9.0 in (-5.4%)
4190 mm165.0 in🟢 +228 mm+9.0 in (+5.8%)
1829 mm72.0 in🟢 +199 mm+7.8 in (+12.2%)
1630 mm64.2 in🔴 -199 mm-7.8 in (-10.9%)
1460 mm57.5 in🟢 +50 mm+2.0 in (+3.5%)
1410 mm55.5 in🔴 -50 mm-2.0 in (-3.4%)
2012 Peugeot 208 I
1979 Volkswagen Jetta I
Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More
General Info
Body Style:
Hatchback
Sedan
Model Year:
2012
1979
Production:
n/a
1979-1983 Discontinued Model
Dimensions
Length:
3962 mm156.0 in 🔴 -228 mm-9.0 in (-5.4%) - 🔴 -226 mm-8.9 in (-5.4%)
4190 mm165.0 in 🟢 +226 mm+8.9 in (+5.7%) - 🟢 +228 mm+9.0 in (+5.8%)
Width:
1829 mm72.0 in 🟢 +199 mm+7.8 in (+12.2%) - 🟢 +219 mm+8.6 in (+13.6%)
1610-1630 mm63.4-64.2 in 🔴 -219 mm-8.6 in (-12.0%) - 🔴 -199 mm-7.8 in (-10.9%)
Width (Folded Mirrors):
-
-
Width (Opened Mirrors):
-
-
Height:
1450-1460 mm57.1-57.5 in 🟢 +40 mm+1.6 in (+2.8%) - 🟢 +65 mm+2.6 in (+4.7%)
1395-1410 mm54.9-55.5 in 🔴 -65 mm-2.6 in (-4.5%) - 🔴 -40 mm-1.6 in (-2.8%)
Ground Clearance:
100-123 mm3.9-4.8 in
-
Trunk Capacity:
285 liter10.1 cu ft 🔴 -344 liter-12.1 cu ft (-54.7%)
629 liter22.2 cu ft 🟢 +344 liter+12.1 cu ft (+120.7%)
