2009 Volkswagen Golf VI vs. 1974 Ford Escort II
Dimensions Comparison

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Car #1 Preview Image
2009 Volkswagen Golf VI (5-door)Change Car
Car #2 Preview Image
1974 Ford Escort II (ATH)Change Car
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Here’s how the 2009 Volkswagen Golf VI and the 1974 Ford Escort II compare in size:

In terms of length, the 2009 Volkswagen Golf VI measures 4213 mm (165.87 in), making it 236 mm (9.29 in) (5.6 %) longer than the 1974 Ford Escort II at 3977 mm (156.57 in). Looking at width, the 2009 Volkswagen Golf VI spans 1786 mm (70.31 in), which is 216 mm (8.50 in) (12.1 %) broader than the 1974 Ford Escort II at 1570 mm (61.81 in). As for height, the 2009 Volkswagen Golf VI stands at 1480 mm (58.27 in), giving it an extra 74 mm (2.91 in) (5.0 %) compared to the 1974 Ford Escort II at 1406 mm (55.35 in).

Overall, the 2009 Volkswagen Golf VI is longer, wider and taller than the 1974 Ford Escort II.

Length
4213 mm165.9 in
3977 mm156.6 in
Width
1786 mm70.3 in
1570 mm61.8 in
Height
1480 mm58.3 in
1406 mm55.4 in

2009 Volkswagen Golf VI Side View Left
4213 mm165.9 in 🟒 +236 mm+9.3 in (+5.9%)
1974 Ford Escort II Preview
3977 mm156.6 in πŸ”΄ -236 mm-9.3 in (-5.6%)
2009 Volkswagen Golf VI Front View
1786 mm70.3 in 🟒 +216 mm+8.5 in (+13.8%)
1974 Ford Escort II Preview
1570 mm61.8 in πŸ”΄ -216 mm-8.5 in (-12.1%)
2009 Volkswagen Golf VI Rear View
1480 mm58.3 in 🟒 +74 mm+2.9 in (+5.3%)
1974 Ford Escort II Preview
1406 mm55.4 in πŸ”΄ -74 mm-2.9 in (-5.0%)
2009 Volkswagen Golf VI
1974 Ford Escort II

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

General Info

Body Style:

Hatchback
Sedan

Model Year:

2009
1974

Production:

2009-2013 Discontinued Model
1973-1980 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

4199-4213 mm165.3-165.9 in
🟒 +222 mm+8.7 in (+5.6%) - 🟒 +236 mm+9.3 in (+5.9%)
3977 mm156.6 in
πŸ”΄ -236 mm-9.3 in (-5.6%) - πŸ”΄ -222 mm-8.7 in (-5.3%)

Width:

1786 mm70.3 in
🟒 +216 mm+8.5 in (+13.8%)
1570 mm61.8 in
πŸ”΄ -216 mm-8.5 in (-12.1%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

2048 mm80.6 in
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Height:

1461-1480 mm57.5-58.3 in
🟒 +55 mm+2.2 in (+3.9%) - 🟒 +74 mm+2.9 in (+5.3%)
1406 mm55.4 in
πŸ”΄ -74 mm-2.9 in (-5.0%) - πŸ”΄ -55 mm-2.2 in (-3.8%)

Ground Clearance:

132-150 mm5.2-5.9 in
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Trunk Capacity:

275-350 liter9.7-12.4 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -110 liter-3.9 cu ft (-28.6%) - πŸ”΄ -35 liter-1.2 cu ft (-9.1%)
385 liter13.6 cu ft
🟒 +35 liter+1.2 cu ft (+10.0%) - 🟒 +110 liter+3.9 cu ft (+40.0%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

1230-1305 liter43.4-46.1 cu ft
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Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1142-1466 kg2518-3232 lbs
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Maximal permitted Weight:

1750-2030 kg3858-4475 lbs
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Roof Load:

75-100 kg165-220 lbs
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Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

15-inch rims:
  • 6 J x 15
  • 6J x 15
17-inch rims:
  • 7.5 J x 17
  • 7 J x 17
18-inch rims:
  • 7.5 J x 18
  • 7.5J x 18
16-inch rims:
  • 6.5 J x 16
  • 6.5J x 16
19-inch rims:
  • 7.5J x 19
n/a

Tire Size:

  • 195/65 R 15 (W:195 | H:65 | D:15)
  • 195/65 R15 (W:195 | H:65 | D:15)
  • 205/55 R 16 (W:205 | H:55 | D:16)
  • 205/55 R16 (W:205 | H:55 | D:16)
  • 225/35 R19 (W:225 | H:35 | D:19)
  • 225/40 R 18 (W:225 | H:40 | D:18)
  • 225/40 R18 (W:225 | H:40 | D:18)
  • 225/45 R 17 (W:225 | H:45 | D:17)
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