2004 Volkswagen Golf V vs. 1974 Ford Escort II
Dimensions Comparison

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2004 Volkswagen Golf V (5-door)Change Car
Car #2 Preview Image
1974 Ford Escort II (ATH)Change Car
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Here’s how the 2004 Volkswagen Golf V and the 1974 Ford Escort II compare in size:

In terms of length, the 2004 Volkswagen Golf V measures 4246 mm (167.17 in), making it 269 mm (10.59 in) (6.3 %) longer than the 1974 Ford Escort II at 3977 mm (156.57 in). Looking at width, the 2004 Volkswagen Golf V spans 1759 mm (69.25 in), which is 189 mm (7.44 in) (10.7 %) broader than the 1974 Ford Escort II at 1570 mm (61.81 in). As for height, the 2004 Volkswagen Golf V stands at 1498 mm (58.98 in), giving it an extra 92 mm (3.62 in) (6.1 %) compared to the 1974 Ford Escort II at 1406 mm (55.35 in).

Overall, the 2004 Volkswagen Golf V is longer, wider and taller than the 1974 Ford Escort II.

Length
4246 mm167.2 in
3977 mm156.6 in
Width
1759 mm69.3 in
1570 mm61.8 in
Height
1498 mm59.0 in
1406 mm55.4 in

2004 Volkswagen Golf V Side View Left
4246 mm167.2 in 🟒 +269 mm+10.6 in (+6.8%)
1974 Ford Escort II Preview
3977 mm156.6 in πŸ”΄ -269 mm-10.6 in (-6.3%)
2004 Volkswagen Golf V Front View
1759 mm69.3 in 🟒 +189 mm+7.4 in (+12.0%)
1974 Ford Escort II Preview
1570 mm61.8 in πŸ”΄ -189 mm-7.4 in (-10.7%)
2004 Volkswagen Golf V Rear View
1498 mm59.0 in 🟒 +92 mm+3.6 in (+6.5%)
1974 Ford Escort II Preview
1406 mm55.4 in πŸ”΄ -92 mm-3.6 in (-6.1%)
2004 Volkswagen Golf V
1974 Ford Escort II

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

General Info

Body Style:

Hatchback
Sedan

Model Year:

2004
1974

Production:

2003-2008 Discontinued Model
1973-1980 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

4204-4246 mm165.5-167.2 in
🟒 +227 mm+8.9 in (+5.7%) - 🟒 +269 mm+10.6 in (+6.8%)
3977 mm156.6 in
πŸ”΄ -269 mm-10.6 in (-6.3%) - πŸ”΄ -227 mm-8.9 in (-5.4%)

Width:

1759 mm69.3 in
🟒 +189 mm+7.4 in (+12.0%)
1570 mm61.8 in
πŸ”΄ -189 mm-7.4 in (-10.7%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
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Width (Opened Mirrors):

2010 mm79.1 in
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Height:

1465-1498 mm57.7-59.0 in
🟒 +59 mm+2.3 in (+4.2%) - 🟒 +92 mm+3.6 in (+6.5%)
1406 mm55.4 in
πŸ”΄ -92 mm-3.6 in (-6.1%) - πŸ”΄ -59 mm-2.3 in (-4.0%)

Ground Clearance:

-
-

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:

1189-1569 kg2621-3459 lbs
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Maximal permitted Weight:

1740-2080 kg3836-4586 lbs
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Roof Load:

75 kg165 lbs
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Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

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

Tire Size:

  • 195/65 R15 (W:195 | H:65 | D:15)
  • 205/55 R16 (W:205 | H:55 | D:16)
  • 225/40 R18 (W:225 | H:40 | D:18)
  • 225/45 R17 (W:225 | H:45 | D:17)
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