2013 Volkswagen Golf VII vs. 2008 Volvo V50
Dimensions Comparison

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2013 Volkswagen Golf VII (5-door)Change Car
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2008 Volvo V50 (facelift 2007)Change Car
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Here’s how the 2013 Volkswagen Golf VII and the 2008 Volvo V50 compare in size:

In terms of length, the 2008 Volvo V50 comes in at 4522 mm (178.03 in), giving it a 246 mm (9.69 in) (5.4 %) advantage over the 2013 Volkswagen Golf VII at 4276 mm (168.35 in). Looking at width, the 2013 Volkswagen Golf VII spans 1799 mm (70.83 in), which is 29 mm (1.14 in) (1.6 %) broader than the 2008 Volvo V50 at 1770 mm (69.69 in). As for height, the 2013 Volkswagen Golf VII stands at 1473 mm (57.99 in), giving it an extra 16 mm (0.63 in) (1.1 %) compared to the 2008 Volvo V50 at 1457 mm (57.36 in).

Overall, the 2013 Volkswagen Golf VII is wider and taller than the 2008 Volvo V50, while the 2008 Volvo V50 is longer than the 2013 Volkswagen Golf VII.

Length
4276 mm168.3 in
4522 mm178.0 in
Width
1799 mm70.8 in
1770 mm69.7 in
Height
1473 mm58.0 in
1457 mm57.4 in

2013 Volkswagen Golf VII Side View Left
4276 mm168.3 in πŸ”΄ -246 mm-9.7 in (-5.4%)
2008 Volvo V50 Side View Left
4522 mm178.0 in 🟒 +246 mm+9.7 in (+5.8%)
2013 Volkswagen Golf VII Front View
1799 mm70.8 in 🟒 +29 mm+1.1 in (+1.6%)
2008 Volvo V50 Front View
1770 mm69.7 in πŸ”΄ -29 mm-1.1 in (-1.6%)
2013 Volkswagen Golf VII Rear View
1473 mm58.0 in 🟒 +16 mm+0.6 in (+1.1%)
2008 Volvo V50 Rear View
1457 mm57.4 in πŸ”΄ -16 mm-0.6 in (-1.1%)
2013 Volkswagen Golf VII
2008 Volvo V50

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

General Info

Body Style:

Hatchback
Wagon

Model Year:

2013
2008

Production:

n/a
2007-2012 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

4255-4276 mm167.5-168.3 in
πŸ”΄ -267 mm-10.5 in (-5.9%) - πŸ”΄ -246 mm-9.7 in (-5.4%)
4522 mm178.0 in
🟒 +246 mm+9.7 in (+5.8%) - 🟒 +267 mm+10.5 in (+6.3%)

Width:

1790-1799 mm70.5-70.8 in
🟒 +20 mm+0.8 in (+1.1%) - 🟒 +29 mm+1.1 in (+1.6%)
1770 mm69.7 in
πŸ”΄ -29 mm-1.1 in (-1.6%) - πŸ”΄ -20 mm-0.8 in (-1.1%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

2027 mm79.8 in
🟒 +5 mm+0.2 in (+0.2%)
2022 mm79.6 in
πŸ”΄ -5 mm-0.2 in (-0.2%)

Height:

1436-1473 mm56.5-58.0 in
πŸ”΄ -21 mm-0.8 in (-1.4%) - 🟒 +16 mm+0.6 in (+1.1%)
1457 mm57.4 in
πŸ”΄ -16 mm-0.6 in (-1.1%) - 🟒 +21 mm+0.8 in (+1.5%)

Ground Clearance:

122-143 mm4.8-5.6 in
-

Trunk Capacity:

272-380 liter9.6-13.4 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -145 liter-5.1 cu ft (-34.8%) - πŸ”΄ -37 liter-1.3 cu ft (-8.9%)
417 liter14.7 cu ft
🟒 +37 liter+1.3 cu ft (+9.7%) - 🟒 +145 liter+5.1 cu ft (+53.3%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

1162-1270 liter41.0-44.8 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -145 liter-5.1 cu ft (-11.1%) - πŸ”΄ -37 liter-1.3 cu ft (-2.8%)
1307 liter46.2 cu ft
🟒 +37 liter+1.3 cu ft (+2.9%) - 🟒 +145 liter+5.1 cu ft (+12.5%)

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1136-1524 kg2504-3360 lbs
πŸ”΄ -356 kg-785 lbs (-23.9%) - 🟒 +271 kg+597 lbs (+21.6%)
1253-1492 kg2762-3289 lbs
πŸ”΄ -271 kg-597 lbs (-17.8%) - 🟒 +356 kg+785 lbs (+31.3%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1710-2020 kg3770-4453 lbs
πŸ”΄ -340 kg-750 lbs (-16.6%) - 🟒 +170 kg+375 lbs (+9.2%)
1850-2050 kg4079-4519 lbs
πŸ”΄ -170 kg-375 lbs (-8.4%) - 🟒 +340 kg+750 lbs (+19.9%)

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
15-inch rims:
  • 6J x 15
16-inch rims:
  • 6.5J x 16
  • 6J x 16
17-inch rims:
  • 7J x 17
  • 7.5J x 17
18-inch rims:
  • 7.5J x 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)
  • 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)
  • 215/45 R18 (W:215 | H:45 | D:18)

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