Here’s how 2017 Volkswagen Golf VII and 1984 Volkswagen Golf II compare in size: 2017 Volkswagen Golf VII is longer than 1984 Volkswagen Golf II, offering more overall body length. 2017 Volkswagen Golf VII is wider than 1984 Volkswagen Golf II, which may translate to more cabin space or road presence. 2017 Volkswagen Golf VII is taller than 1984 Volkswagen Golf II, which could improve headroom or visibility.
Length
4276 mm168.3 in
3985 mm156.9 in
Width
1799 mm70.8 in
1680 mm66.1 in
Height
1492 mm58.7 in
1415 mm55.7 in
4276 mm168.3 in🟢 +291 mm+11.5 in (+7.3%)
3985 mm156.9 in🔴 -291 mm-11.5 in (-6.8%)
1799 mm70.8 in🟢 +119 mm+4.7 in (+7.1%)
1680 mm66.1 in🔴 -119 mm-4.7 in (-6.6%)
1492 mm58.7 in🟢 +77 mm+3.0 in (+5.4%)
1415 mm55.7 in🔴 -77 mm-3.0 in (-5.2%)
2017 Volkswagen Golf VII
1984 Volkswagen Golf II
Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More
General Info
Body Style:
Hatchback
Hatchback
Model Year:
2017
1984
Production:
2017-2021 Discontinued Model
1983-1987 Discontinued Model
Dimensions
Length:
4258-4276 mm167.6-168.3 in 🟢 +273 mm+10.7 in (+6.9%) - 🟢 +291 mm+11.5 in (+7.3%)
3985 mm156.9 in 🔴 -291 mm-11.5 in (-6.8%) - 🔴 -273 mm-10.7 in (-6.4%)
Width:
1790-1799 mm70.5-70.8 in 🟢 +110 mm+4.3 in (+6.5%) - 🟢 +134 mm+5.3 in (+8.0%)
1665-1680 mm65.6-66.1 in 🔴 -134 mm-5.3 in (-7.4%) - 🔴 -110 mm-4.3 in (-6.1%)
Width (Folded Mirrors):
-
-
Width (Opened Mirrors):
2027 mm79.8 in
-
Height:
1436-1492 mm56.5-58.7 in 🟢 +21 mm+0.8 in (+1.5%) - 🟢 +87 mm+3.4 in (+6.2%)
1405-1415 mm55.3-55.7 in 🔴 -87 mm-3.4 in (-5.8%) - 🔴 -21 mm-0.8 in (-1.5%)
Ground Clearance:
122-143 mm4.8-5.6 in 🟢 +2 mm+0.1 in (+1.7%) - 🟢 +23 mm+0.9 in (+19.2%)
120 mm4.7 in 🔴 -23 mm-0.9 in (-16.1%) - 🔴 -2 mm-0.1 in (-1.6%)
Trunk Capacity:
272-493 liter9.6-17.4 cu ft 🔴 -73 liter-2.6 cu ft (-21.2%) - 🟢 +148 liter+5.2 cu ft (+42.9%)
345 liter12.2 cu ft 🔴 -148 liter-5.2 cu ft (-30.0%) - 🟢 +73 liter+2.6 cu ft (+26.8%)
Trunk Capacity (Max):
1162-1521 liter41.0-53.7 cu ft 🟢 +17 liter+0.6 cu ft (+1.5%) - 🟢 +376 liter+13.3 cu ft (+32.8%)
1145 liter40.4 cu ft 🔴 -376 liter-13.3 cu ft (-24.7%) - 🔴 -17 liter-0.6 cu ft (-1.5%)
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