2012 Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet vs. 1988 Volkswagen Golf II
Dimensions Comparison

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Here’s how the 2012 Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet and the 1988 Volkswagen Golf II compare in size:

In terms of length, the 2012 Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet measures 4266 mm (167.95 in), making it 226 mm (8.90 in) (5.3 %) longer than the 1988 Volkswagen Golf II at 4040 mm (159.06 in). Looking at width, the 2012 Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet spans 1782 mm (70.16 in), which is 82 mm (3.23 in) (4.6 %) broader than the 1988 Volkswagen Golf II at 1700 mm (66.93 in). As for height, the 2012 Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet stands at 1423 mm (56.02 in), giving it an extra 8 mm (0.31 in) (0.6 %) compared to the 1988 Volkswagen Golf II at 1415 mm (55.71 in).

Overall, the 2012 Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet is longer, wider and taller than the 1988 Volkswagen Golf II.

Length
4266 mm168.0 in
4040 mm159.1 in
Width
1782 mm70.2 in
1700 mm66.9 in
Height
1423 mm56.0 in
1415 mm55.7 in

2012 Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Preview
4266 mm168.0 in 🟒 +226 mm+8.9 in (+5.6%)
1988 Volkswagen Golf II Side View Left
4040 mm159.1 in πŸ”΄ -226 mm-8.9 in (-5.3%)
2012 Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Preview
1782 mm70.2 in 🟒 +82 mm+3.2 in (+4.8%)
1988 Volkswagen Golf II Front View
1700 mm66.9 in πŸ”΄ -82 mm-3.2 in (-4.6%)
2012 Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Preview
1423 mm56.0 in 🟒 +8 mm+0.3 in (+0.6%)
1988 Volkswagen Golf II Front View
1415 mm55.7 in πŸ”΄ -8 mm-0.3 in (-0.6%)
2012 Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet
1988 Volkswagen Golf II

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

General Info

Body Style:

Cabriolet
Hatchback

Model Year:

2012
1988

Production:

2011-2015 Discontinued Model
1987-1991 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

4246-4266 mm167.2-168.0 in
🟒 +206 mm+8.1 in (+5.1%) - 🟒 +281 mm+11.1 in (+7.1%)
3985-4040 mm156.9-159.1 in
πŸ”΄ -281 mm-11.1 in (-6.6%) - πŸ”΄ -206 mm-8.1 in (-4.9%)

Width:

1782 mm70.2 in
🟒 +82 mm+3.2 in (+4.8%) - 🟒 +117 mm+4.6 in (+7.0%)
1665-1700 mm65.6-66.9 in
πŸ”΄ -117 mm-4.6 in (-6.6%) - πŸ”΄ -82 mm-3.2 in (-4.6%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

2044 mm80.5 in
-

Height:

1405-1423 mm55.3-56.0 in
πŸ”΄ -10 mm-0.4 in (-0.7%) - 🟒 +18 mm+0.7 in (+1.3%)
1405-1415 mm55.3-55.7 in
πŸ”΄ -18 mm-0.7 in (-1.3%) - 🟒 +10 mm+0.4 in (+0.7%)

Ground Clearance:

130 mm5.1 in
-

Trunk Capacity:

250 liter8.8 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -95 liter-3.4 cu ft (-27.5%) - 🟒 +20 liter+0.7 cu ft (+8.7%)
230-345 liter8.1-12.2 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -20 liter-0.7 cu ft (-8.0%) - 🟒 +95 liter+3.4 cu ft (+38.0%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

-
1030-1145 liter36.4-40.4 cu ft

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1416-1545 kg3122-3406 lbs
🟒 +311 kg+686 lbs (+28.1%) - 🟒 +635 kg+1400 lbs (+69.8%)
910-1105 kg2006-2436 lbs
πŸ”΄ -635 kg-1400 lbs (-41.1%) - πŸ”΄ -311 kg-686 lbs (-22.0%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1850-2000 kg4079-4409 lbs
🟒 +280 kg+617 lbs (+17.8%) - 🟒 +630 kg+1389 lbs (+46.0%)
1370-1570 kg3020-3461 lbs
πŸ”΄ -630 kg-1389 lbs (-31.5%) - πŸ”΄ -280 kg-617 lbs (-15.1%)

Roof Load:

-
-

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

16-inch rims:
  • 6.5J x 16
18-inch rims:
  • 7.5J x 18
19-inch rims:
  • 8J x 19
13-inch rims:
  • 5J x 13
  • 5.5J x 13
14-inch rims:
  • 6J x 14
15-inch rims:
  • 6.5J x 15

Tire Size:

  • 205/55 R16 (W:205 | H:55 | D:16)
  • 225/40 R18 (W:225 | H:40 | D:18)
  • 235/35 R19 (W:235 | H:35 | D:19)
  • 155/65 R13 (W:155 | H:65 | D:13)
  • 175/70 R13 (W:175 | H:70 | D:13)
  • 185/60 R14 (W:185 | H:60 | D:14)
  • 195/50 R15 (W:195 | H:50 | D:15)

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