2009 Volkswagen Golf VI vs. 1988 Volkswagen Golf II
Dimensions Comparison

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2009 Volkswagen Golf VI (5-door)Change Car
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1988 Volkswagen Golf II (5-door, facelift 1987)Change Car
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Here’s how the 2009 Volkswagen Golf VI and the 1988 Volkswagen Golf II compare in size:

In terms of length, the 2009 Volkswagen Golf VI measures 4213 mm (165.87 in), making it 173 mm (6.81 in) (4.1 %) longer than the 1988 Volkswagen Golf II at 4040 mm (159.06 in). Looking at width, the 2009 Volkswagen Golf VI spans 1786 mm (70.31 in), which is 86 mm (3.39 in) (4.8 %) broader than the 1988 Volkswagen Golf II at 1700 mm (66.93 in). As for height, the 2009 Volkswagen Golf VI stands at 1480 mm (58.27 in), giving it an extra 65 mm (2.56 in) (4.4 %) compared to the 1988 Volkswagen Golf II at 1415 mm (55.71 in).

Overall, the 2009 Volkswagen Golf VI is longer, wider and taller than the 1988 Volkswagen Golf II.

Length
4213 mm165.9 in
4040 mm159.1 in
Width
1786 mm70.3 in
1700 mm66.9 in
Height
1480 mm58.3 in
1415 mm55.7 in

2009 Volkswagen Golf VI Side View Left
4213 mm165.9 in 🟒 +173 mm+6.8 in (+4.3%)
1988 Volkswagen Golf II Side View Left
4040 mm159.1 in πŸ”΄ -173 mm-6.8 in (-4.1%)
2009 Volkswagen Golf VI Front View
1786 mm70.3 in 🟒 +86 mm+3.4 in (+5.1%)
1988 Volkswagen Golf II Front View
1700 mm66.9 in πŸ”΄ -86 mm-3.4 in (-4.8%)
2009 Volkswagen Golf VI Rear View
1480 mm58.3 in 🟒 +65 mm+2.6 in (+4.6%)
1988 Volkswagen Golf II Front View
1415 mm55.7 in πŸ”΄ -65 mm-2.6 in (-4.4%)
2009 Volkswagen Golf VI
1988 Volkswagen Golf II

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

General Info

Body Style:

Hatchback
Hatchback

Model Year:

2009
1988

Production:

2008-2013 Discontinued Model
1987-1991 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

4199-4213 mm165.3-165.9 in
🟒 +159 mm+6.3 in (+3.9%) - 🟒 +228 mm+9.0 in (+5.7%)
3985-4040 mm156.9-159.1 in
πŸ”΄ -228 mm-9.0 in (-5.4%) - πŸ”΄ -159 mm-6.3 in (-3.8%)

Width:

1786 mm70.3 in
🟒 +86 mm+3.4 in (+5.1%) - 🟒 +121 mm+4.8 in (+7.3%)
1665-1700 mm65.6-66.9 in
πŸ”΄ -121 mm-4.8 in (-6.8%) - πŸ”΄ -86 mm-3.4 in (-4.8%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
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Width (Opened Mirrors):

2048 mm80.6 in
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Height:

1461-1480 mm57.5-58.3 in
🟒 +46 mm+1.8 in (+3.3%) - 🟒 +75 mm+3.0 in (+5.3%)
1405-1415 mm55.3-55.7 in
πŸ”΄ -75 mm-3.0 in (-5.1%) - πŸ”΄ -46 mm-1.8 in (-3.1%)

Ground Clearance:

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

275-350 liter9.7-12.4 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -70 liter-2.5 cu ft (-20.3%) - 🟒 +120 liter+4.2 cu ft (+52.2%)
230-345 liter8.1-12.2 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -120 liter-4.2 cu ft (-34.3%) - 🟒 +70 liter+2.5 cu ft (+25.5%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

1230-1305 liter43.4-46.1 cu ft
🟒 +85 liter+3.0 cu ft (+7.4%) - 🟒 +275 liter+9.7 cu ft (+26.7%)
1030-1145 liter36.4-40.4 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -275 liter-9.7 cu ft (-21.1%) - πŸ”΄ -85 liter-3.0 cu ft (-6.9%)

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1142-1466 kg2518-3232 lbs
🟒 +37 kg+82 lbs (+3.3%) - 🟒 +556 kg+1226 lbs (+61.1%)
910-1105 kg2006-2436 lbs
πŸ”΄ -556 kg-1226 lbs (-37.9%) - πŸ”΄ -37 kg-82 lbs (-3.2%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1750-2030 kg3858-4475 lbs
🟒 +180 kg+397 lbs (+11.5%) - 🟒 +660 kg+1455 lbs (+48.2%)
1370-1570 kg3020-3461 lbs
πŸ”΄ -660 kg-1455 lbs (-32.5%) - πŸ”΄ -180 kg-397 lbs (-10.3%)

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
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:

  • 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)
  • 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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