1979 Ford Mustang III vs. 2006 Volkswagen Jetta V
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 2006 Volkswagen Jetta V compare in size:

In terms of length, the 1979 Ford Mustang III measures 4560 mm (179.53 in), making it 6 mm (0.24 in) (0.1 %) longer than the 2006 Volkswagen Jetta V at 4554 mm (179.29 in). Looking at width, the 2006 Volkswagen Jetta V 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 2006 Volkswagen Jetta V reaches 1459 mm (57.44 in), which is 139 mm (5.47 in) (9.5 %) taller than the 1979 Ford Mustang III at 1320 mm (51.97 in).

Overall, the 1979 Ford Mustang III is longer than the 2006 Volkswagen Jetta V, while the 2006 Volkswagen Jetta V is wider and taller than the 1979 Ford Mustang III.

Length
4560 mm179.5 in
4554 mm179.3 in
Width
1735 mm68.3 in
1781 mm70.1 in
Height
1320 mm52.0 in
1459 mm57.4 in

1979 Ford Mustang III Preview
4560 mm179.5 in 🟒 +6 mm+0.2 in (+0.1%)
2006 Volkswagen Jetta V Side View Left
4554 mm179.3 in πŸ”΄ -6 mm-0.2 in (-0.1%)
1979 Ford Mustang III Preview
1735 mm68.3 in πŸ”΄ -46 mm-1.8 in (-2.6%)
2006 Volkswagen Jetta V Front View
1781 mm70.1 in 🟒 +46 mm+1.8 in (+2.7%)
1979 Ford Mustang III Preview
1320 mm52.0 in πŸ”΄ -139 mm-5.5 in (-9.5%)
2006 Volkswagen Jetta V Rear View
1459 mm57.4 in 🟒 +139 mm+5.5 in (+10.5%)
1979 Ford Mustang III
2006 Volkswagen Jetta V

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

General Info

Body Style:

Coupe
Sedan

Model Year:

1979
2006

Production:

n/a
2005-2008 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

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

Width:

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

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

-
2010 mm79.1 in

Height:

1320 mm52.0 in
πŸ”΄ -139 mm-5.5 in (-9.5%)
1459 mm57.4 in
🟒 +139 mm+5.5 in (+10.5%)

Ground Clearance:

-
137 mm5.4 in

Trunk Capacity:

850 liter30.0 cu ft
🟒 +323 liter+11.4 cu ft (+61.3%) - 🟒 +482 liter+17.0 cu ft (+131.0%)
368-527 liter13.0-18.6 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -482 liter-17.0 cu ft (-56.7%) - πŸ”΄ -323 liter-11.4 cu ft (-38.0%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

-
-

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1250-1380 kg2756-3042 lbs
πŸ”΄ -318 kg-701 lbs (-20.3%) - 🟒 +112 kg+247 lbs (+8.8%)
1268-1568 kg2795-3457 lbs
πŸ”΄ -112 kg-247 lbs (-8.1%) - 🟒 +318 kg+701 lbs (+25.4%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

-
1870-2030 kg4123-4475 lbs

Roof Load:

-
75 kg165 lbs

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

n/a
16-inch rims:
  • 6.5 x 16
  • 6.5J x 16

Tire Size:

  • 195/75 R14 (W:195 | H:75 | D:14)
  • 225/55 ZR16 (W:225 | H:55 | D:16)
  • 205/55 R16 (W:205 | H:55 | D:16)

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