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2004 Volkswagen Golf V vs. 1974 Ford Escort II

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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):

      -
      -

      Width (Opened Mirrors):

      2010 mm79.1 in
      -

      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
      -

      Weight Specifications

      Curb Weight:

      1189-1569 kg2621-3459 lbs
      -

      Maximal permitted Weight:

      1740-2080 kg3836-4586 lbs
      -

      Roof Load:

      75 kg165 lbs
      -

      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)
      n/a

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