1974 Ford Escort II vs. 2017 Volkswagen Golf VII 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.
1974 Ford Escort II (ATH)Change Car
2017 Volkswagen Golf VII (5-door, facelift 2017)Change Car
Here’s how the 1974 Ford Escort II and the 2017 Volkswagen Golf VII compare in size:
In terms of length, the 2017 Volkswagen Golf VII comes in at 4276 mm (168.35 in), giving it a 299 mm (11.77 in) (7.0 %) advantage over the 1974 Ford Escort II at 3977 mm (156.57 in). Looking at width, the 2017 Volkswagen Golf VII stretches to 1799 mm (70.83 in), making it 229 mm (9.02 in) (12.7 %) wider than the 1974 Ford Escort II at 1570 mm (61.81 in). As for height, the 2017 Volkswagen Golf VII reaches 1492 mm (58.74 in), which is 86 mm (3.39 in) (5.8 %) taller than the 1974 Ford Escort II at 1406 mm (55.35 in).
Overall, the 2017 Volkswagen Golf VII is longer, wider and taller than the 1974 Ford Escort II.
Length
3977 mm156.6 in
4276 mm168.3 in
Width
1570 mm61.8 in
1799 mm70.8 in
Height
1406 mm55.4 in
1492 mm58.7 in
3977 mm156.6 in🔴 -299 mm-11.8 in (-7.0%)
4276 mm168.3 in🟢 +299 mm+11.8 in (+7.5%)
1570 mm61.8 in🔴 -229 mm-9.0 in (-12.7%)
1799 mm70.8 in🟢 +229 mm+9.0 in (+14.6%)
1406 mm55.4 in🔴 -86 mm-3.4 in (-5.8%)
1492 mm58.7 in🟢 +86 mm+3.4 in (+6.1%)
1974 Ford Escort II
2017 Volkswagen Golf VII
Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More
General Info
Body Style:
Sedan
Hatchback
Model Year:
1974
2017
Production:
1973-1980 Discontinued Model
2017-2021 Discontinued Model
Dimensions
Length:
3977 mm156.6 in 🔴 -299 mm-11.8 in (-7.0%) - 🔴 -281 mm-11.1 in (-6.6%)
4258-4276 mm167.6-168.3 in 🟢 +281 mm+11.1 in (+7.1%) - 🟢 +299 mm+11.8 in (+7.5%)
Width:
1570 mm61.8 in 🔴 -229 mm-9.0 in (-12.7%) - 🔴 -220 mm-8.7 in (-12.3%)
1790-1799 mm70.5-70.8 in 🟢 +220 mm+8.7 in (+14.0%) - 🟢 +229 mm+9.0 in (+14.6%)
Width (Folded Mirrors):
-
-
Width (Opened Mirrors):
-
2027 mm79.8 in
Height:
1406 mm55.4 in 🔴 -86 mm-3.4 in (-5.8%) - 🔴 -30 mm-1.2 in (-2.1%)
1436-1492 mm56.5-58.7 in 🟢 +30 mm+1.2 in (+2.1%) - 🟢 +86 mm+3.4 in (+6.1%)
Ground Clearance:
-
122-143 mm4.8-5.6 in
Trunk Capacity:
385 liter13.6 cu ft 🔴 -108 liter-3.8 cu ft (-21.9%) - 🟢 +113 liter+4.0 cu ft (+41.5%)
272-493 liter9.6-17.4 cu ft 🔴 -113 liter-4.0 cu ft (-29.4%) - 🟢 +108 liter+3.8 cu ft (+28.1%)
