2013 Volkswagen Golf VII vs. 1998 Volkswagen Golf IV
Dimensions Comparison

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2013 Volkswagen Golf VII (5-door)Change Car
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1998 Volkswagen Golf IVChange Car
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Here’s how the 2013 Volkswagen Golf VII and the 1998 Volkswagen Golf IV compare in size:

In terms of length, the 2013 Volkswagen Golf VII measures 4276 mm (168.35 in), making it 126 mm (4.96 in) (2.9 %) longer than the 1998 Volkswagen Golf IV at 4150 mm (163.39 in). Looking at width, the 2013 Volkswagen Golf VII spans 1799 mm (70.83 in), which is 64 mm (2.52 in) (3.6 %) broader than the 1998 Volkswagen Golf IV at 1735 mm (68.31 in). As for height, the 2013 Volkswagen Golf VII stands at 1473 mm (57.99 in), giving it an extra 29 mm (1.14 in) (2.0 %) compared to the 1998 Volkswagen Golf IV at 1444 mm (56.85 in).

Overall, the 2013 Volkswagen Golf VII is longer, wider and taller than the 1998 Volkswagen Golf IV.

Length
4276 mm168.3 in
4150 mm163.4 in
Width
1799 mm70.8 in
1735 mm68.3 in
Height
1473 mm58.0 in
1444 mm56.9 in

2013 Volkswagen Golf VII Side View Left
4276 mm168.3 in 🟒 +126 mm+5.0 in (+3.0%)
1998 Volkswagen Golf IV Preview
4150 mm163.4 in πŸ”΄ -126 mm-5.0 in (-2.9%)
2013 Volkswagen Golf VII Front View
1799 mm70.8 in 🟒 +64 mm+2.5 in (+3.7%)
1998 Volkswagen Golf IV Preview
1735 mm68.3 in πŸ”΄ -64 mm-2.5 in (-3.6%)
2013 Volkswagen Golf VII Rear View
1473 mm58.0 in 🟒 +29 mm+1.1 in (+2.0%)
1998 Volkswagen Golf IV Preview
1444 mm56.9 in πŸ”΄ -29 mm-1.1 in (-2.0%)
2013 Volkswagen Golf VII
1998 Volkswagen Golf IV

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

General Info

Body Style:

Hatchback
Hatchback

Model Year:

2013
1998

Production:

2012-2017 Discontinued Model
1997-2006 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

4255-4276 mm167.5-168.3 in
🟒 +105 mm+4.1 in (+2.5%) - 🟒 +127 mm+5.0 in (+3.1%)
4150 mm163.4 in
πŸ”΄ -127 mm-5.0 in (-3.0%) - πŸ”΄ -105 mm-4.1 in (-2.5%)

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
-

Height:

1436-1473 mm56.5-58.0 in
πŸ”΄ -8 mm-0.3 in (-0.6%) - 🟒 +59 mm+2.3 in (+4.2%)
1414-1444 mm55.7-56.9 in
πŸ”΄ -59 mm-2.3 in (-4.0%) - 🟒 +8 mm+0.3 in (+0.6%)

Ground Clearance:

122-143 mm4.8-5.6 in
-

Trunk Capacity:

272-380 liter9.6-13.4 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -58 liter-2.0 cu ft (-17.6%) - 🟒 +205 liter+7.2 cu ft (+117.1%)
175-330 liter6.2-11.7 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -205 liter-7.2 cu ft (-53.9%) - 🟒 +58 liter+2.0 cu ft (+21.3%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

1162-1270 liter41.0-44.8 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -23 liter-0.8 cu ft (-1.9%) - 🟒 +171 liter+6.0 cu ft (+15.6%)
1099-1185 liter38.8-41.8 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -171 liter-6.0 cu ft (-13.5%) - 🟒 +23 liter+0.8 cu ft (+2.0%)

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1136-1524 kg2504-3360 lbs
πŸ”΄ -339 kg-747 lbs (-23.0%) - 🟒 +439 kg+968 lbs (+40.5%)
1085-1475 kg2392-3252 lbs
πŸ”΄ -439 kg-968 lbs (-28.8%) - 🟒 +339 kg+747 lbs (+29.8%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1710-2020 kg3770-4453 lbs
πŸ”΄ -290 kg-639 lbs (-14.5%) - 🟒 +380 kg+838 lbs (+23.2%)
1640-2000 kg3616-4409 lbs
πŸ”΄ -380 kg-838 lbs (-18.8%) - 🟒 +290 kg+639 lbs (+17.0%)

Roof Load:

75 kg165 lbs
75 kg165 lbs

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

17-inch rims:
  • 7.5J x 17
  • 7J x 17
18-inch rims:
  • 7.5J x 18
19-inch rims:
  • 7.5J x 19
  • 8J x 19
15-inch rims:
  • 6J x 15
16-inch rims:
  • 6.5J x 16
14-inch rims:
  • 6J x 14
  • 14
15-inch rims:
  • 15
  • 6J x 15
16-inch rims:
  • 7J x 16
  • 6J x 16
  • 16
  • 6.5J x 16
18-inch rims:
  • 18

Tire Size:

  • 195/65 R15 (W:195 | H:65 | D:15)
  • 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)
  • 175/80 R14 (W:175 | H:80 | D:14)
  • 195/65 R15 (W:195 | H:65 | D:15)
  • 195/65 R15 V (W:195 | H:65 | D:15)
  • 195/65 VR 15 (W:195 | H:65 | D:15)
  • 205/55R16 (W:205 | H:55 | D:16)
  • 205/55 R16 (W:205 | H:55 | D:16)
  • 205/55 R16 W (W:205 | H:55 | D:16)
  • 225/40 R18 (W:225 | H:40 | D:18)

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