2017 Volkswagen Golf VII vs. 2005 Kia Rio II Hatchback
Dimensions Comparison

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2017 Volkswagen Golf VII (5-door, facelift 2017)Change Car
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2005 Kia Rio II Hatchback (JB)Change Car
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Here’s how the 2017 Volkswagen Golf VII and the 2005 Kia Rio II Hatchback compare in size:

In terms of length, the 2017 Volkswagen Golf VII measures 4276 mm (168.35 in), making it 286 mm (11.26 in) (6.7 %) longer than the 2005 Kia Rio II Hatchback at 3990 mm (157.09 in). Looking at width, the 2017 Volkswagen Golf VII spans 1799 mm (70.83 in), which is 104 mm (4.09 in) (5.8 %) broader than the 2005 Kia Rio II Hatchback at 1695 mm (66.73 in). As for height, the 2017 Volkswagen Golf VII stands at 1492 mm (58.74 in), giving it an extra 22 mm (0.87 in) (1.5 %) compared to the 2005 Kia Rio II Hatchback at 1470 mm (57.87 in).

Overall, the 2017 Volkswagen Golf VII is longer, wider and taller than the 2005 Kia Rio II Hatchback.

Length
4276 mm168.3 in
3990 mm157.1 in
Width
1799 mm70.8 in
1695 mm66.7 in
Height
1492 mm58.7 in
1470 mm57.9 in

2017 Volkswagen Golf VII Side View Left
4276 mm168.3 in 🟒 +286 mm+11.3 in (+7.2%)
2005 Kia Rio II Hatchback Side View Left
3990 mm157.1 in πŸ”΄ -286 mm-11.3 in (-6.7%)
2017 Volkswagen Golf VII Front View
1799 mm70.8 in 🟒 +104 mm+4.1 in (+6.1%)
2005 Kia Rio II Hatchback Front View
1695 mm66.7 in πŸ”΄ -104 mm-4.1 in (-5.8%)
2017 Volkswagen Golf VII Rear View
1492 mm58.7 in 🟒 +22 mm+0.9 in (+1.5%)
2005 Kia Rio II Hatchback Rear View
1470 mm57.9 in πŸ”΄ -22 mm-0.9 in (-1.5%)
2017 Volkswagen Golf VII
2005 Kia Rio II Hatchback

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

General Info

Body Style:

Hatchback
Hatchback

Model Year:

2017
2005

Production:

2017-2021 Discontinued Model
2005-2009 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

4258-4276 mm167.6-168.3 in
🟒 +268 mm+10.6 in (+6.7%) - 🟒 +286 mm+11.3 in (+7.2%)
3990 mm157.1 in
πŸ”΄ -286 mm-11.3 in (-6.7%) - πŸ”΄ -268 mm-10.6 in (-6.3%)

Width:

1790-1799 mm70.5-70.8 in
🟒 +95 mm+3.7 in (+5.6%) - 🟒 +104 mm+4.1 in (+6.1%)
1695 mm66.7 in
πŸ”΄ -104 mm-4.1 in (-5.8%) - πŸ”΄ -95 mm-3.7 in (-5.3%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

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Width (Opened Mirrors):

2027 mm79.8 in
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Height:

1436-1492 mm56.5-58.7 in
πŸ”΄ -34 mm-1.3 in (-2.3%) - 🟒 +22 mm+0.9 in (+1.5%)
1470 mm57.9 in
πŸ”΄ -22 mm-0.9 in (-1.5%) - 🟒 +34 mm+1.3 in (+2.4%)

Ground Clearance:

122-143 mm4.8-5.6 in
πŸ”΄ -33 mm-1.3 in (-21.3%) - πŸ”΄ -12 mm-0.5 in (-7.7%)
155 mm6.1 in
🟒 +12 mm+0.5 in (+8.4%) - 🟒 +33 mm+1.3 in (+27.0%)

Trunk Capacity:

272-493 liter9.6-17.4 cu ft
🟒 +221 liter+7.8 cu ft (+81.2%)
272 liter9.6 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -221 liter-7.8 cu ft (-44.8%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

1162-1521 liter41.0-53.7 cu ft
🟒 +55 liter+1.9 cu ft (+5.0%) - 🟒 +414 liter+14.6 cu ft (+37.4%)
1107 liter39.1 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -414 liter-14.6 cu ft (-27.2%) - πŸ”΄ -55 liter-1.9 cu ft (-4.7%)

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1131-1540 kg2493-3395 lbs
🟒 +30 kg+66 lbs (+2.7%) - 🟒 +461 kg+1016 lbs (+42.7%)
1079-1101 kg2379-2427 lbs
πŸ”΄ -461 kg-1016 lbs (-29.9%) - πŸ”΄ -30 kg-66 lbs (-2.7%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1720-2040 kg3792-4497 lbs
🟒 +120 kg+265 lbs (+7.5%) - 🟒 +460 kg+1014 lbs (+29.1%)
1580-1600 kg3483-3527 lbs
πŸ”΄ -460 kg-1014 lbs (-22.5%) - πŸ”΄ -120 kg-265 lbs (-7.0%)

Roof Load:

75 kg165 lbs
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Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

16-inch rims:
  • 6.5J x 16
  • 6.5 J x 16
  • 6J x 16
17-inch rims:
  • 7J x 17
  • 7.5J x 17
  • 7 J x 17
  • 6 J x 17
  • 6J x 17
18-inch rims:
  • 7.5J x 18
19-inch rims:
  • 7.5J x 19
  • 8J x 19
  • 19
15-inch rims:
  • 6 J x 15
  • 6J x 15
14-inch rims:
  • 5J X 14

Tire Size:

  • (W:0 | H:0 | D:0)
  • 195/65 R15 (W:195 | H:65 | D:15)
  • 205/50 R17 (W:205 | H:50 | D:17)
  • 205/55 R16 (W:205 | H:55 | D:16)
  • 225/35 R19 (W:225 | H:35 | D:19)
  • 225/40 R18 (W:225 | H:40 | D:18)
  • 225/45 R17 (W:225 | H:45 | D:17)
  • 235/35 R19 (W:235 | H:35 | D:19)
  • 175/70 R14 (W:175 | H:70 | D:14)

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