2009 Volkswagen Golf VI vs 1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class
2009 Volkswagen Golf VI vs. 1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class Dimensions Comparison
Compare the size of two cars side by side and see their differences at a glance. Simply enter the vehicle names, and our tool creates a clear visual comparison of their length, width, and height. This makes it easy to find out which car is longer, wider, or taller, and helps you better understand their overall proportions. Whether you are checking if a car will fit in your garage, comparing everyday models, or exploring larger SUVs, this tool provides a straightforward way to see all key dimensions in one place.
Here’s how the 2009 Volkswagen Golf VI and the 1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class compare in size:
In terms of length, the 2009 Volkswagen Golf VI measures 4213 mm (165.87 in), making it 638 mm (25.12 in) (15.1 %) longer than the 1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class at 3575 mm (140.75 in). Looking at width, the 2009 Volkswagen Golf VI spans 1786 mm (70.31 in), which is 67 mm (2.64 in) (3.8 %) broader than the 1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class at 1719 mm (67.68 in). As for height, the 1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class reaches 1590 mm (62.60 in), which is 110 mm (4.33 in) (6.9 %) taller than the 2009 Volkswagen Golf VI at 1480 mm (58.27 in).
Overall, the 2009 Volkswagen Golf VI is longer and wider than the 1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class, while the 1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class is taller than the 2009 Volkswagen Golf VI.
Length
4213 mm165.9 in
3575 mm140.7 in
Width
1786 mm70.3 in
1719 mm67.7 in
Height
1480 mm58.3 in
1590 mm62.6 in
4213 mm165.9 in🟢 +638 mm+25.1 in (+17.8%)
3575 mm140.7 in🔴 -638 mm-25.1 in (-15.1%)
1786 mm70.3 in🟢 +67 mm+2.6 in (+3.9%)
1719 mm67.7 in🔴 -67 mm-2.6 in (-3.8%)
1480 mm58.3 in🔴 -110 mm-4.3 in (-6.9%)
1590 mm62.6 in🟢 +110 mm+4.3 in (+7.4%)
2009 Volkswagen Golf VI
1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class
Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More
General Info
Body Style:
Hatchback
Hatchback
Model Year:
2009
1997
Production:
2008-2013 Discontinued Model
1997-2001 Discontinued Model
Dimensions
Length:
4199-4213 mm165.3-165.9 in 🟢 +624 mm+24.6 in (+17.5%) - 🟢 +638 mm+25.1 in (+17.8%)
3575 mm140.7 in 🔴 -638 mm-25.1 in (-15.1%) - 🔴 -624 mm-24.6 in (-14.9%)
Width:
1786 mm70.3 in 🟢 +67 mm+2.6 in (+3.9%)
1719 mm67.7 in 🔴 -67 mm-2.6 in (-3.8%)
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 🔴 -129 mm-5.1 in (-8.1%) - 🔴 -110 mm-4.3 in (-6.9%)
1590 mm62.6 in 🟢 +110 mm+4.3 in (+7.4%) - 🟢 +129 mm+5.1 in (+8.8%)
Ground Clearance:
132-150 mm5.2-5.9 in
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Trunk Capacity:
275-350 liter9.7-12.4 cu ft 🔴 -115 liter-4.1 cu ft (-29.5%)
350-390 liter12.4-13.8 cu ft 🟢 +115 liter+4.1 cu ft (+41.8%)
Trunk Capacity (Max):
1230-1305 liter43.4-46.1 cu ft 🔴 -470 liter-16.6 cu ft (-27.6%) - 🔴 -395 liter-13.9 cu ft (-23.2%)
1700 liter60.0 cu ft 🟢 +395 liter+13.9 cu ft (+30.3%) - 🟢 +470 liter+16.6 cu ft (+38.2%)
