1979 Ford Mustang III vs. 2011 Volkswagen Jetta VI
Dimensions Comparison

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1979 Ford Mustang IIIChange Car
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Here’s how the 1979 Ford Mustang III and the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta VI compare in size:

In terms of length, the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta VI comes in at 4644 mm (182.83 in), giving it a 84 mm (3.31 in) (1.8 %) advantage over the 1979 Ford Mustang III at 4560 mm (179.53 in). Looking at width, the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta VI stretches to 1781 mm (70.12 in), making it 46 mm (1.81 in) (2.6 %) wider than the 1979 Ford Mustang III at 1735 mm (68.31 in). As for height, the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta VI reaches 1482 mm (58.35 in), which is 162 mm (6.38 in) (10.9 %) taller than the 1979 Ford Mustang III at 1320 mm (51.97 in).

Overall, the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta VI is longer, wider and taller than the 1979 Ford Mustang III.

Length
4560 mm179.5 in
4644 mm182.8 in
Width
1735 mm68.3 in
1781 mm70.1 in
Height
1320 mm52.0 in
1482 mm58.3 in

1979 Ford Mustang III Preview
4560 mm179.5 in πŸ”΄ -84 mm-3.3 in (-1.8%)
2011 Volkswagen Jetta VI Side View Left
4644 mm182.8 in 🟒 +84 mm+3.3 in (+1.8%)
1979 Ford Mustang III Preview
1735 mm68.3 in πŸ”΄ -46 mm-1.8 in (-2.6%)
2011 Volkswagen Jetta VI Front View
1781 mm70.1 in 🟒 +46 mm+1.8 in (+2.7%)
1979 Ford Mustang III Preview
1320 mm52.0 in πŸ”΄ -162 mm-6.4 in (-10.9%)
2011 Volkswagen Jetta VI Rear View
1482 mm58.3 in 🟒 +162 mm+6.4 in (+12.3%)
1979 Ford Mustang III
2011 Volkswagen Jetta VI

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

General Info

Body Style:

Coupe
Sedan

Model Year:

1979
2011

Production:

n/a
2013-2014 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

4560 mm179.5 in
πŸ”΄ -84 mm-3.3 in (-1.8%) - 🟒 +6 mm+0.2 in (+0.1%)
4554-4644 mm179.3-182.8 in
πŸ”΄ -6 mm-0.2 in (-0.1%) - 🟒 +84 mm+3.3 in (+1.8%)

Width:

1735 mm68.3 in
πŸ”΄ -46 mm-1.8 in (-2.6%) - πŸ”΄ -43 mm-1.7 in (-2.4%)
1781 mm70.1 in
🟒 +43 mm+1.7 in (+2.5%) - 🟒 +46 mm+1.8 in (+2.7%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

-
2020 mm79.5 in

Height:

1320 mm52.0 in
πŸ”΄ -162 mm-6.4 in (-10.9%) - πŸ”΄ -133 mm-5.2 in (-9.2%)
1453-1482 mm57.2-58.3 in
🟒 +133 mm+5.2 in (+10.1%) - 🟒 +162 mm+6.4 in (+12.3%)

Ground Clearance:

-
134-139 mm5.3-5.5 in

Trunk Capacity:

850 liter30.0 cu ft
🟒 +323 liter+11.4 cu ft (+61.3%) - 🟒 +476 liter+16.8 cu ft (+127.3%)
374-527 liter13.2-18.6 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -476 liter-16.8 cu ft (-56.0%) - πŸ”΄ -323 liter-11.4 cu ft (-38.0%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

-
-

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1250-1380 kg2756-3042 lbs
πŸ”΄ -180 kg-397 lbs (-12.6%) - 🟒 +150 kg+331 lbs (+12.2%)
1230-1430 kg2712-3153 lbs
πŸ”΄ -150 kg-331 lbs (-10.9%) - 🟒 +180 kg+397 lbs (+14.4%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

-
1800-2020 kg3968-4453 lbs

Roof Load:

-
75 kg165 lbs

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

n/a
16-inch rims:
  • 6.5J x 16
15-inch rims:
  • 6J x 15
17-inch rims:
  • 7J x 17

Tire Size:

  • 195/75 R14 (W:195 | H:75 | D:14)
  • 225/55 ZR16 (W:225 | H:55 | D:16)
  • 195/65 R15 (W:195 | H:65 | D:15)
  • 205/55 R16 (W:205 | H:55 | D:16)
  • 225/45 R17 (W:225 | H:45 | D:17)

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