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2017 Volkswagen Golf VII vs. 2009 Volkswagen Golf VI

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      Here’s how the 2017 Volkswagen Golf VII and the 2009 Volkswagen Golf VI compare in size:

      In terms of length, the 2017 Volkswagen Golf VII measures 4276 mm (168.35 in), making it 63 mm (2.48 in) (1.5 %) longer than the 2009 Volkswagen Golf VI at 4213 mm (165.87 in). Looking at width, the 2017 Volkswagen Golf VII spans 1799 mm (70.83 in), which is 13 mm (0.51 in) (0.7 %) broader than the 2009 Volkswagen Golf VI at 1786 mm (70.31 in). As for height, the 2017 Volkswagen Golf VII stands at 1492 mm (58.74 in), giving it an extra 12 mm (0.47 in) (0.8 %) compared to the 2009 Volkswagen Golf VI at 1480 mm (58.27 in).

      Overall, the 2017 Volkswagen Golf VII is longer, wider and taller than the 2009 Volkswagen Golf VI.

      Length
      4276 mm168.3 in
      4213 mm165.9 in
      Width
      1799 mm70.8 in
      1786 mm70.3 in
      Height
      1492 mm58.7 in
      1480 mm58.3 in

      2017 Volkswagen Golf VII Side View Left
      4276 mm168.3 in 🟒 +63 mm+2.5 in (+1.5%)
      2009 Volkswagen Golf VI Side View Left
      4213 mm165.9 in πŸ”΄ -63 mm-2.5 in (-1.5%)
      2017 Volkswagen Golf VII Front View
      1799 mm70.8 in 🟒 +13 mm+0.5 in (+0.7%)
      2009 Volkswagen Golf VI Front View
      1786 mm70.3 in πŸ”΄ -13 mm-0.5 in (-0.7%)
      2017 Volkswagen Golf VII Rear View
      1492 mm58.7 in 🟒 +12 mm+0.5 in (+0.8%)
      2009 Volkswagen Golf VI Rear View
      1480 mm58.3 in πŸ”΄ -12 mm-0.5 in (-0.8%)
      2017 Volkswagen Golf VII
      2009 Volkswagen Golf VI

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

      General Info

      Body Style:

      Hatchback
      Hatchback

      Model Year:

      2017
      2009

      Production:

      2017-2021 Discontinued Model
      2008-2013 Discontinued Model

      Dimensions

      Length:

      4258-4276 mm167.6-168.3 in
      🟒 +45 mm+1.8 in (+1.1%) - 🟒 +77 mm+3.0 in (+1.8%)
      4199-4213 mm165.3-165.9 in
      πŸ”΄ -77 mm-3.0 in (-1.8%) - πŸ”΄ -45 mm-1.8 in (-1.1%)

      Width:

      1790-1799 mm70.5-70.8 in
      🟒 +4 mm+0.2 in (+0.2%) - 🟒 +13 mm+0.5 in (+0.7%)
      1786 mm70.3 in
      πŸ”΄ -13 mm-0.5 in (-0.7%) - πŸ”΄ -4 mm-0.2 in (-0.2%)

      Width (Folded Mirrors):

      -
      -

      Width (Opened Mirrors):

      2027 mm79.8 in
      πŸ”΄ -21 mm-0.8 in (-1.0%)
      2048 mm80.6 in
      🟒 +21 mm+0.8 in (+1.0%)

      Height:

      1436-1492 mm56.5-58.7 in
      πŸ”΄ -44 mm-1.7 in (-3.0%) - 🟒 +31 mm+1.2 in (+2.1%)
      1461-1480 mm57.5-58.3 in
      πŸ”΄ -31 mm-1.2 in (-2.1%) - 🟒 +44 mm+1.7 in (+3.1%)

      Ground Clearance:

      122-143 mm4.8-5.6 in
      πŸ”΄ -28 mm-1.1 in (-18.7%) - 🟒 +11 mm+0.4 in (+8.3%)
      132-150 mm5.2-5.9 in
      πŸ”΄ -11 mm-0.4 in (-7.7%) - 🟒 +28 mm+1.1 in (+23.0%)

      Trunk Capacity:

      272-493 liter9.6-17.4 cu ft
      πŸ”΄ -78 liter-2.8 cu ft (-22.3%) - 🟒 +218 liter+7.7 cu ft (+79.3%)
      275-350 liter9.7-12.4 cu ft
      πŸ”΄ -218 liter-7.7 cu ft (-44.2%) - 🟒 +78 liter+2.8 cu ft (+28.7%)

      Trunk Capacity (Max):

      1162-1521 liter41.0-53.7 cu ft
      πŸ”΄ -143 liter-5.0 cu ft (-11.0%) - 🟒 +291 liter+10.3 cu ft (+23.7%)
      1230-1305 liter43.4-46.1 cu ft
      πŸ”΄ -291 liter-10.3 cu ft (-19.1%) - 🟒 +143 liter+5.0 cu ft (+12.3%)

      Weight Specifications

      Curb Weight:

      1131-1540 kg2493-3395 lbs
      πŸ”΄ -335 kg-739 lbs (-22.9%) - 🟒 +398 kg+877 lbs (+34.9%)
      1142-1466 kg2518-3232 lbs
      πŸ”΄ -398 kg-877 lbs (-25.8%) - 🟒 +335 kg+739 lbs (+29.6%)

      Maximal permitted Weight:

      1720-2040 kg3792-4497 lbs
      πŸ”΄ -310 kg-683 lbs (-15.3%) - 🟒 +290 kg+639 lbs (+16.6%)
      1750-2030 kg3858-4475 lbs
      πŸ”΄ -290 kg-639 lbs (-14.2%) - 🟒 +310 kg+683 lbs (+18.0%)

      Roof Load:

      75 kg165 lbs
      πŸ”΄ -25 kg-55 lbs (-25.0%)
      75-100 kg165-220 lbs
      🟒 +25 kg+55 lbs (+33.3%)

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

      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 R 15 (W:195 | H:65 | D:15)
      • 195/65 R15 (W:195 | H:65 | D:15)
      • 205/55 R 16 (W:205 | H:55 | D:16)
      • 205/55 R16 (W:205 | H:55 | D:16)
      • 225/35 R19 (W:225 | H:35 | D:19)
      • 225/40 R 18 (W:225 | H:40 | D:18)
      • 225/40 R18 (W:225 | H:40 | D:18)
      • 225/45 R 17 (W:225 | H:45 | D:17)

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