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2017 Volkswagen Golf VII vs. 2016 Subaru XV I

Here’s how 2017 Volkswagen Golf VII and 2016 Subaru XV I compare in size: 2016 Subaru XV I is longer than 2017 Volkswagen Golf VII, providing extra length. 2017 Volkswagen Golf VII is wider than 2016 Subaru XV I, which may translate to more cabin space or road presence. 2016 Subaru XV I is taller than 2017 Volkswagen Golf VII, adding extra vertical space.

Length
4276 mm168.3 in
4450 mm175.2 in
Width
1799 mm70.8 in
1780 mm70.1 in
Height
1492 mm58.7 in
1570 mm61.8 in

2017 Volkswagen Golf VII Side View Left
4276 mm168.3 in πŸ”΄ -174 mm-6.9 in (-3.9%)
2016 Subaru XV I Preview
4450 mm175.2 in 🟒 +174 mm+6.9 in (+4.1%)
2017 Volkswagen Golf VII Front View
1799 mm70.8 in 🟒 +19 mm+0.7 in (+1.1%)
2016 Subaru XV I Preview
1780 mm70.1 in πŸ”΄ -19 mm-0.7 in (-1.1%)
2017 Volkswagen Golf VII Rear View
1492 mm58.7 in πŸ”΄ -78 mm-3.1 in (-5.0%)
2016 Subaru XV I Preview
1570 mm61.8 in 🟒 +78 mm+3.1 in (+5.2%)
2017 Volkswagen Golf VII
2016 Subaru XV I

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

General Info

Body Style:

Hatchback
SUV

Model Year:

2017
2016

Production:

2017-2021 Discontinued Model
2016-2018 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

4258-4276 mm167.6-168.3 in
πŸ”΄ -192 mm-7.6 in (-4.3%) - πŸ”΄ -174 mm-6.9 in (-3.9%)
4450 mm175.2 in
🟒 +174 mm+6.9 in (+4.1%) - 🟒 +192 mm+7.6 in (+4.5%)

Width:

1790-1799 mm70.5-70.8 in
🟒 +10 mm+0.4 in (+0.6%) - 🟒 +19 mm+0.7 in (+1.1%)
1780 mm70.1 in
πŸ”΄ -19 mm-0.7 in (-1.1%) - πŸ”΄ -10 mm-0.4 in (-0.6%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

2027 mm79.8 in
-

Height:

1436-1492 mm56.5-58.7 in
πŸ”΄ -134 mm-5.3 in (-8.5%) - πŸ”΄ -78 mm-3.1 in (-5.0%)
1570 mm61.8 in
🟒 +78 mm+3.1 in (+5.2%) - 🟒 +134 mm+5.3 in (+9.3%)

Ground Clearance:

122-143 mm4.8-5.6 in
πŸ”΄ -98 mm-3.9 in (-44.5%) - πŸ”΄ -77 mm-3.0 in (-35.0%)
220 mm8.7 in
🟒 +77 mm+3.0 in (+53.8%) - 🟒 +98 mm+3.9 in (+80.3%)

Trunk Capacity:

272-493 liter9.6-17.4 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -108 liter-3.8 cu ft (-28.4%) - 🟒 +113 liter+4.0 cu ft (+29.7%)
380 liter13.4 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -113 liter-4.0 cu ft (-22.9%) - 🟒 +108 liter+3.8 cu ft (+39.7%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

1162-1521 liter41.0-53.7 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -108 liter-3.8 cu ft (-8.5%) - 🟒 +251 liter+8.9 cu ft (+19.8%)
1270 liter44.8 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -251 liter-8.9 cu ft (-16.5%) - 🟒 +108 liter+3.8 cu ft (+9.3%)

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1131-1540 kg2493-3395 lbs
πŸ”΄ -314 kg-692 lbs (-21.7%) - 🟒 +170 kg+375 lbs (+12.4%)
1370-1445 kg3020-3186 lbs
πŸ”΄ -170 kg-375 lbs (-11.0%) - 🟒 +314 kg+692 lbs (+27.8%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1720-2040 kg3792-4497 lbs
πŸ”΄ -240 kg-529 lbs (-12.2%) - 🟒 +100 kg+220 lbs (+5.2%)
1940-1960 kg4277-4321 lbs
πŸ”΄ -100 kg-220 lbs (-4.9%) - 🟒 +240 kg+529 lbs (+14.0%)

Roof Load:

75 kg165 lbs
πŸ”΄ -5 kg-11 lbs (-6.2%)
80 kg176 lbs
🟒 +5 kg+11 lbs (+6.7%)

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
17-inch rims:
  • 7J x 17

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)
  • 225/55 R17 (W:225 | H:55 | D:17)

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