2009 Volkswagen Golf VI vs. 2017 Tesla Model 3 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 2017 Tesla Model 3 compare in size:
In terms of length, the 2017 Tesla Model 3 comes in at 4694 mm (184.80 in), giving it a 481 mm (18.94 in) (10.2 %) advantage over the 2009 Volkswagen Golf VI at 4213 mm (165.87 in). Looking at width, the 2017 Tesla Model 3 stretches to 1849 mm (72.80 in), making it 63 mm (2.48 in) (3.4 %) wider than the 2009 Volkswagen Golf VI at 1786 mm (70.31 in). As for height, the 2009 Volkswagen Golf VI stands at 1480 mm (58.27 in), giving it an extra 37 mm (1.46 in) (2.5 %) compared to the 2017 Tesla Model 3 at 1443 mm (56.81 in).
Overall, the 2009 Volkswagen Golf VI is taller than the 2017 Tesla Model 3, while the 2017 Tesla Model 3 is longer and wider than the 2009 Volkswagen Golf VI.
Length
4213 mm165.9 in
4694 mm184.8 in
Width
1786 mm70.3 in
1849 mm72.8 in
Height
1480 mm58.3 in
1443 mm56.8 in
4213 mm165.9 in🔴 -481 mm-18.9 in (-10.2%)
4694 mm184.8 in🟢 +481 mm+18.9 in (+11.4%)
1786 mm70.3 in🔴 -63 mm-2.5 in (-3.4%)
1849 mm72.8 in🟢 +63 mm+2.5 in (+3.5%)
1480 mm58.3 in🟢 +37 mm+1.5 in (+2.6%)
1443 mm56.8 in🔴 -37 mm-1.5 in (-2.5%)
2009 Volkswagen Golf VI
2017 Tesla Model 3
Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More
General Info
Body Style:
Hatchback
Sedan, Coupe
Model Year:
2009
2017
Production:
2008-2013 Discontinued Model
2017-2020 Discontinued Model
Dimensions
Length:
4199-4213 mm165.3-165.9 in 🔴 -495 mm-19.5 in (-10.5%) - 🔴 -481 mm-18.9 in (-10.2%)
4694 mm184.8 in 🟢 +481 mm+18.9 in (+11.4%) - 🟢 +495 mm+19.5 in (+11.8%)
Width:
1786 mm70.3 in 🔴 -63 mm-2.5 in (-3.4%)
1849 mm72.8 in 🟢 +63 mm+2.5 in (+3.5%)
Width (Folded Mirrors):
-
1933 mm76.1 in
Width (Opened Mirrors):
2048 mm80.6 in 🔴 -40 mm-1.6 in (-1.9%)
2088 mm82.2 in 🟢 +40 mm+1.6 in (+2.0%)
Height:
1461-1480 mm57.5-58.3 in 🟢 +18 mm+0.7 in (+1.2%) - 🟢 +37 mm+1.5 in (+2.6%)
1443 mm56.8 in 🔴 -37 mm-1.5 in (-2.5%) - 🔴 -18 mm-0.7 in (-1.2%)
Ground Clearance:
132-150 mm5.2-5.9 in 🔴 -8 mm-0.3 in (-5.7%) - 🟢 +10 mm+0.4 in (+7.1%)
140 mm5.5 in 🔴 -10 mm-0.4 in (-6.7%) - 🟢 +8 mm+0.3 in (+6.1%)
Trunk Capacity:
275-350 liter9.7-12.4 cu ft 🔴 -150 liter-5.3 cu ft (-35.3%) - 🔴 -75 liter-2.6 cu ft (-17.6%)
425 liter15.0 cu ft 🟢 +75 liter+2.6 cu ft (+21.4%) - 🟢 +150 liter+5.3 cu ft (+54.5%)
