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2017 Volkswagen Golf VII vs. 1999 Volkswagen Bora

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      Here’s how the 2017 Volkswagen Golf VII and the 1999 Volkswagen Bora compare in size:

      In terms of length, the 1999 Volkswagen Bora comes in at 4376 mm (172.28 in), giving it a 100 mm (3.94 in) (2.3 %) advantage over the 2017 Volkswagen Golf VII at 4276 mm (168.35 in). Looking at width, the 2017 Volkswagen Golf VII spans 1799 mm (70.83 in), which is 64 mm (2.52 in) (3.6 %) broader than the 1999 Volkswagen Bora at 1735 mm (68.31 in). As for height, the 2017 Volkswagen Golf VII stands at 1492 mm (58.74 in), giving it an extra 46 mm (1.81 in) (3.1 %) compared to the 1999 Volkswagen Bora at 1446 mm (56.93 in).

      Overall, the 2017 Volkswagen Golf VII is wider and taller than the 1999 Volkswagen Bora, while the 1999 Volkswagen Bora is longer than the 2017 Volkswagen Golf VII.

      Length
      4276 mm168.3 in
      4376 mm172.3 in
      Width
      1799 mm70.8 in
      1735 mm68.3 in
      Height
      1492 mm58.7 in
      1446 mm56.9 in

      2017 Volkswagen Golf VII Side View Left
      4276 mm168.3 in πŸ”΄ -100 mm-3.9 in (-2.3%)
      1999 Volkswagen Bora Preview
      4376 mm172.3 in 🟒 +100 mm+3.9 in (+2.3%)
      2017 Volkswagen Golf VII Front View
      1799 mm70.8 in 🟒 +64 mm+2.5 in (+3.7%)
      1999 Volkswagen Bora Preview
      1735 mm68.3 in πŸ”΄ -64 mm-2.5 in (-3.6%)
      2017 Volkswagen Golf VII Rear View
      1492 mm58.7 in 🟒 +46 mm+1.8 in (+3.2%)
      1999 Volkswagen Bora Preview
      1446 mm56.9 in πŸ”΄ -46 mm-1.8 in (-3.1%)
      2017 Volkswagen Golf VII
      1999 Volkswagen Bora

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

      General Info

      Body Style:

      Hatchback
      Sedan

      Model Year:

      2017
      1999

      Production:

      2017-2021 Discontinued Model
      1998-2005 Discontinued Model

      Dimensions

      Length:

      4258-4276 mm167.6-168.3 in
      πŸ”΄ -118 mm-4.6 in (-2.7%) - πŸ”΄ -100 mm-3.9 in (-2.3%)
      4376 mm172.3 in
      🟒 +100 mm+3.9 in (+2.3%) - 🟒 +118 mm+4.6 in (+2.8%)

      Width:

      1790-1799 mm70.5-70.8 in
      🟒 +55 mm+2.2 in (+3.2%) - 🟒 +64 mm+2.5 in (+3.7%)
      1735 mm68.3 in
      πŸ”΄ -64 mm-2.5 in (-3.6%) - πŸ”΄ -55 mm-2.2 in (-3.1%)

      Width (Folded Mirrors):

      -
      -

      Width (Opened Mirrors):

      2027 mm79.8 in
      🟒 +9 mm+0.4 in (+0.4%)
      2018 mm79.4 in
      πŸ”΄ -9 mm-0.4 in (-0.4%)

      Height:

      1436-1492 mm56.5-58.7 in
      πŸ”΄ -10 mm-0.4 in (-0.7%) - 🟒 +46 mm+1.8 in (+3.2%)
      1446 mm56.9 in
      πŸ”΄ -46 mm-1.8 in (-3.1%) - 🟒 +10 mm+0.4 in (+0.7%)

      Ground Clearance:

      122-143 mm4.8-5.6 in
      -

      Trunk Capacity:

      272-493 liter9.6-17.4 cu ft
      πŸ”΄ -183 liter-6.5 cu ft (-40.2%) - 🟒 +153 liter+5.4 cu ft (+45.0%)
      340-455 liter12.0-16.1 cu ft
      πŸ”΄ -153 liter-5.4 cu ft (-31.0%) - 🟒 +183 liter+6.5 cu ft (+67.3%)

      Trunk Capacity (Max):

      1162-1521 liter41.0-53.7 cu ft
      🟒 +377 liter+13.3 cu ft (+48.0%) - 🟒 +851 liter+30.1 cu ft (+127.0%)
      670-785 liter23.7-27.7 cu ft
      πŸ”΄ -851 liter-30.1 cu ft (-56.0%) - πŸ”΄ -377 liter-13.3 cu ft (-32.4%)

      Weight Specifications

      Curb Weight:

      1131-1540 kg2493-3395 lbs
      πŸ”΄ -439 kg-968 lbs (-28.0%) - 🟒 +375 kg+827 lbs (+32.2%)
      1165-1570 kg2568-3461 lbs
      πŸ”΄ -375 kg-827 lbs (-24.4%) - 🟒 +439 kg+968 lbs (+38.8%)

      Maximal permitted Weight:

      1720-2040 kg3792-4497 lbs
      πŸ”΄ -250 kg-551 lbs (-12.7%) - 🟒 +330 kg+728 lbs (+19.3%)
      1710-1970 kg3770-4343 lbs
      πŸ”΄ -330 kg-728 lbs (-16.2%) - 🟒 +250 kg+551 lbs (+14.5%)

      Roof Load:

      75 kg165 lbs
      75 kg165 lbs

      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
      15-inch rims:
      • 6J x 15
      • 15
      16-inch rims:
      • 6.5J x 16
      • 16

      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)
      • 195/65 R15 (W:195 | H:65 | D:15)
      • 205/55 R16 (W:205 | H:55 | D:16)

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