1999 Volkswagen Bora vs. 1974 Volkswagen Golf I
Dimensions Comparison

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Car #1 Preview Image
1999 Volkswagen Bora (1J2)Change Car
Car #2 Preview Image
1974 Volkswagen Golf I (3-door)Change Car
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Here’s how the 1999 Volkswagen Bora and the 1974 Volkswagen Golf I compare in size:

In terms of length, the 1999 Volkswagen Bora measures 4376 mm (172.28 in), making it 653 mm (25.71 in) (14.9 %) longer than the 1974 Volkswagen Golf I at 3723 mm (146.57 in). Looking at width, the 1999 Volkswagen Bora spans 1735 mm (68.31 in), which is 125 mm (4.92 in) (7.2 %) broader than the 1974 Volkswagen Golf I at 1610 mm (63.39 in). As for height, the 1999 Volkswagen Bora stands at 1446 mm (56.93 in), giving it an extra 36 mm (1.42 in) (2.5 %) compared to the 1974 Volkswagen Golf I at 1410 mm (55.51 in).

Overall, the 1999 Volkswagen Bora is longer, wider and taller than the 1974 Volkswagen Golf I.

Length
4376 mm172.3 in
3723 mm146.6 in
Width
1735 mm68.3 in
1610 mm63.4 in
Height
1446 mm56.9 in
1410 mm55.5 in

1999 Volkswagen Bora Preview
4376 mm172.3 in 🟒 +653 mm+25.7 in (+17.5%)
1974 Volkswagen Golf I Side View Left
3723 mm146.6 in πŸ”΄ -653 mm-25.7 in (-14.9%)
1999 Volkswagen Bora Preview
1735 mm68.3 in 🟒 +125 mm+4.9 in (+7.8%)
1974 Volkswagen Golf I Front View
1610 mm63.4 in πŸ”΄ -125 mm-4.9 in (-7.2%)
1999 Volkswagen Bora Preview
1446 mm56.9 in 🟒 +36 mm+1.4 in (+2.6%)
1974 Volkswagen Golf I Rear View
1410 mm55.5 in πŸ”΄ -36 mm-1.4 in (-2.5%)
1999 Volkswagen Bora
1974 Volkswagen Golf I

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

General Info

Body Style:

Sedan
Hatchback

Model Year:

1999
1974

Production:

1998-2005 Discontinued Model
1974-1983 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

4376 mm172.3 in
🟒 +653 mm+25.7 in (+17.5%)
3723 mm146.6 in
πŸ”΄ -653 mm-25.7 in (-14.9%)

Width:

1735 mm68.3 in
🟒 +125 mm+4.9 in (+7.8%)
1610 mm63.4 in
πŸ”΄ -125 mm-4.9 in (-7.2%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

2018 mm79.4 in
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Height:

1446 mm56.9 in
🟒 +36 mm+1.4 in (+2.6%)
1410 mm55.5 in
πŸ”΄ -36 mm-1.4 in (-2.5%)

Ground Clearance:

-
124-125 mm4.9-4.9 in

Trunk Capacity:

340-455 liter12.0-16.1 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -28 liter-1.0 cu ft (-7.6%) - 🟒 +87 liter+3.1 cu ft (+23.6%)
368 liter13.0 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -87 liter-3.1 cu ft (-19.1%) - 🟒 +28 liter+1.0 cu ft (+8.2%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

670-785 liter23.7-27.7 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -432 liter-15.3 cu ft (-39.2%) - πŸ”΄ -317 liter-11.2 cu ft (-28.8%)
1102 liter38.9 cu ft
🟒 +317 liter+11.2 cu ft (+40.4%) - 🟒 +432 liter+15.3 cu ft (+64.5%)

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1165-1570 kg2568-3461 lbs
🟒 +335 kg+739 lbs (+40.4%) - 🟒 +820 kg+1808 lbs (+109.3%)
750-830 kg1653-1830 lbs
πŸ”΄ -820 kg-1808 lbs (-52.2%) - πŸ”΄ -335 kg-739 lbs (-28.8%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1710-1970 kg3770-4343 lbs
🟒 +460 kg+1014 lbs (+36.8%) - 🟒 +800 kg+1764 lbs (+68.4%)
1170-1250 kg2579-2756 lbs
πŸ”΄ -800 kg-1764 lbs (-40.6%) - πŸ”΄ -460 kg-1014 lbs (-26.9%)

Roof Load:

75 kg165 lbs
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Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

15-inch rims:
  • 6J x 15
  • 15
16-inch rims:
  • 6.5J x 16
  • 16
13-inch rims:
  • 5J x 13
  • 4.5J x 13
  • 13
  • 5.5J x 13
14-inch rims:
  • 6J x 14

Tire Size:

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

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