2017 Volkswagen Golf VII vs 2012 Saab 9-3 Sport Combi II Griffin
2017 Volkswagen Golf VII vs. 2012 Saab 9-3 Sport Combi II Griffin Dimensions Comparison
Compare the size of two cars side by side and see their differences at a glance. Simply enter the vehicle names, and our tool creates a clear visual comparison of their length, width, and height. This makes it easy to find out which car is longer, wider, or taller, and helps you better understand their overall proportions. Whether you are checking if a car will fit in your garage, comparing everyday models, or exploring larger SUVs, this tool provides a straightforward way to see all key dimensions in one place.
2017 Volkswagen Golf VII (5-door, facelift 2017)Change Car
2012 Saab 9-3 Sport Combi II Griffin (facelift 2011)Change Car
Here’s how the 2017 Volkswagen Golf VII and the 2012 Saab 9-3 Sport Combi II Griffin compare in size:
In terms of length, the 2012 Saab 9-3 Sport Combi II Griffin comes in at 4691 mm (184.69 in), giving it a 415 mm (16.34 in) (8.8 %) 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 37 mm (1.46 in) (2.1 %) broader than the 2012 Saab 9-3 Sport Combi II Griffin at 1762 mm (69.37 in). Both models rise to the same height of 1492 mm (58.74 in).
Overall, the 2017 Volkswagen Golf VII is wider than the 2012 Saab 9-3 Sport Combi II Griffin, while the 2012 Saab 9-3 Sport Combi II Griffin is longer than the 2017 Volkswagen Golf VII, and both share the same height.
Length
4276 mm168.3 in
4691 mm184.7 in
Width
1799 mm70.8 in
1762 mm69.4 in
Height
1492 mm58.7 in
1492 mm58.7 in
4276 mm168.3 in🔴 -415 mm-16.3 in (-8.8%)
4691 mm184.7 in🟢 +415 mm+16.3 in (+9.7%)
1799 mm70.8 in🟢 +37 mm+1.5 in (+2.1%)
1762 mm69.4 in🔴 -37 mm-1.5 in (-2.1%)
1492 mm58.7 in
1492 mm58.7 in
2017 Volkswagen Golf VII
2012 Saab 9-3 Sport Combi II Griffin
Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More
General Info
Body Style:
Hatchback
Wagon
Model Year:
2017
2012
Production:
2017-2021 Discontinued Model
2011 Discontinued Model
Dimensions
Length:
4258-4276 mm167.6-168.3 in 🔴 -433 mm-17.0 in (-9.2%) - 🔴 -415 mm-16.3 in (-8.8%)
4691 mm184.7 in 🟢 +415 mm+16.3 in (+9.7%) - 🟢 +433 mm+17.0 in (+10.2%)
Width:
1790-1799 mm70.5-70.8 in 🟢 +28 mm+1.1 in (+1.6%) - 🟢 +37 mm+1.5 in (+2.1%)
1762 mm69.4 in 🔴 -37 mm-1.5 in (-2.1%) - 🔴 -28 mm-1.1 in (-1.6%)
Width (Folded Mirrors):
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Width (Opened Mirrors):
2027 mm79.8 in 🔴 -11 mm-0.4 in (-0.5%)
2038 mm80.2 in 🟢 +11 mm+0.4 in (+0.5%)
Height:
1436-1492 mm56.5-58.7 in 🔴 -56 mm-2.2 in (-3.8%)
1492 mm58.7 in 🟢 +56 mm+2.2 in (+3.9%)
Ground Clearance:
122-143 mm4.8-5.6 in
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Trunk Capacity:
272-493 liter9.6-17.4 cu ft 🔴 -205 liter-7.2 cu ft (-43.0%) - 🟢 +16 liter+0.6 cu ft (+3.4%)
477 liter16.8 cu ft 🔴 -16 liter-0.6 cu ft (-3.2%) - 🟢 +205 liter+7.2 cu ft (+75.4%)
Trunk Capacity (Max):
1162-1521 liter41.0-53.7 cu ft 🔴 -169 liter-6.0 cu ft (-12.7%) - 🟢 +190 liter+6.7 cu ft (+14.3%)
1331 liter47.0 cu ft 🔴 -190 liter-6.7 cu ft (-12.5%) - 🟢 +169 liter+6.0 cu ft (+14.5%)
