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2004 Volkswagen Golf V vs. 2017 Volkswagen Golf VII

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      Here’s how the 2004 Volkswagen Golf V and the 2017 Volkswagen Golf VII compare in size:

      In terms of length, the 2017 Volkswagen Golf VII comes in at 4276 mm (168.35 in), giving it a 30 mm (1.18 in) (0.7 %) advantage over the 2004 Volkswagen Golf V at 4246 mm (167.17 in). Looking at width, the 2017 Volkswagen Golf VII stretches to 1799 mm (70.83 in), making it 40 mm (1.57 in) (2.2 %) wider than the 2004 Volkswagen Golf V at 1759 mm (69.25 in). As for height, the 2004 Volkswagen Golf V stands at 1498 mm (58.98 in), giving it an extra 6 mm (0.24 in) (0.4 %) compared to the 2017 Volkswagen Golf VII at 1492 mm (58.74 in).

      Overall, the 2004 Volkswagen Golf V is taller than the 2017 Volkswagen Golf VII, while the 2017 Volkswagen Golf VII is longer and wider than the 2004 Volkswagen Golf V.

      Length
      4246 mm167.2 in
      4276 mm168.3 in
      Width
      1759 mm69.3 in
      1799 mm70.8 in
      Height
      1498 mm59.0 in
      1492 mm58.7 in

      2004 Volkswagen Golf V Side View Left
      4246 mm167.2 in πŸ”΄ -30 mm-1.2 in (-0.7%)
      2017 Volkswagen Golf VII Side View Left
      4276 mm168.3 in 🟒 +30 mm+1.2 in (+0.7%)
      2004 Volkswagen Golf V Front View
      1759 mm69.3 in πŸ”΄ -40 mm-1.6 in (-2.2%)
      2017 Volkswagen Golf VII Front View
      1799 mm70.8 in 🟒 +40 mm+1.6 in (+2.3%)
      2004 Volkswagen Golf V Rear View
      1498 mm59.0 in 🟒 +6 mm+0.2 in (+0.4%)
      2017 Volkswagen Golf VII Rear View
      1492 mm58.7 in πŸ”΄ -6 mm-0.2 in (-0.4%)
      2004 Volkswagen Golf V
      2017 Volkswagen Golf VII

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

      General Info

      Body Style:

      Hatchback
      Hatchback

      Model Year:

      2004
      2017

      Production:

      2003-2008 Discontinued Model
      2017-2021 Discontinued Model

      Dimensions

      Length:

      4204-4246 mm165.5-167.2 in
      πŸ”΄ -72 mm-2.8 in (-1.7%) - πŸ”΄ -12 mm-0.5 in (-0.3%)
      4258-4276 mm167.6-168.3 in
      🟒 +12 mm+0.5 in (+0.3%) - 🟒 +72 mm+2.8 in (+1.7%)

      Width:

      1759 mm69.3 in
      πŸ”΄ -40 mm-1.6 in (-2.2%) - πŸ”΄ -31 mm-1.2 in (-1.7%)
      1790-1799 mm70.5-70.8 in
      🟒 +31 mm+1.2 in (+1.8%) - 🟒 +40 mm+1.6 in (+2.3%)

      Width (Folded Mirrors):

      -
      -

      Width (Opened Mirrors):

      2010 mm79.1 in
      πŸ”΄ -17 mm-0.7 in (-0.8%)
      2027 mm79.8 in
      🟒 +17 mm+0.7 in (+0.8%)

      Height:

      1465-1498 mm57.7-59.0 in
      πŸ”΄ -27 mm-1.1 in (-1.8%) - 🟒 +62 mm+2.4 in (+4.3%)
      1436-1492 mm56.5-58.7 in
      πŸ”΄ -62 mm-2.4 in (-4.1%) - 🟒 +27 mm+1.1 in (+1.8%)

      Ground Clearance:

      -
      122-143 mm4.8-5.6 in

      Trunk Capacity:

      275-350 liter9.7-12.4 cu ft
      πŸ”΄ -218 liter-7.7 cu ft (-44.2%) - 🟒 +78 liter+2.8 cu ft (+28.7%)
      272-493 liter9.6-17.4 cu ft
      πŸ”΄ -78 liter-2.8 cu ft (-22.3%) - 🟒 +218 liter+7.7 cu ft (+79.3%)

      Trunk Capacity (Max):

      1230-1305 liter43.4-46.1 cu ft
      πŸ”΄ -291 liter-10.3 cu ft (-19.1%) - 🟒 +143 liter+5.0 cu ft (+12.3%)
      1162-1521 liter41.0-53.7 cu ft
      πŸ”΄ -143 liter-5.0 cu ft (-11.0%) - 🟒 +291 liter+10.3 cu ft (+23.7%)

      Weight Specifications

      Curb Weight:

      1189-1569 kg2621-3459 lbs
      πŸ”΄ -351 kg-774 lbs (-22.8%) - 🟒 +438 kg+966 lbs (+38.7%)
      1131-1540 kg2493-3395 lbs
      πŸ”΄ -438 kg-966 lbs (-27.9%) - 🟒 +351 kg+774 lbs (+29.5%)

      Maximal permitted Weight:

      1740-2080 kg3836-4586 lbs
      πŸ”΄ -300 kg-661 lbs (-14.7%) - 🟒 +360 kg+794 lbs (+20.9%)
      1720-2040 kg3792-4497 lbs
      πŸ”΄ -360 kg-794 lbs (-17.3%) - 🟒 +300 kg+661 lbs (+17.2%)

      Roof Load:

      75 kg165 lbs
      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
      16-inch rims:
      • 6.5J x 16
      • 6.5 J x 16
      • 6J x 16
      17-inch rims:
      • 7J x 17
      • 7.5J x 17
      • 7 J x 17
      • 6 J x 17
      • 6J x 17
      18-inch rims:
      • 7.5J x 18
      19-inch rims:
      • 7.5J x 19
      • 8J x 19
      • 19
      15-inch rims:
      • 6 J x 15
      • 6J x 15

      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)
      • (W:0 | H:0 | D:0)
      • 195/65 R15 (W:195 | H:65 | D:15)
      • 205/50 R17 (W:205 | H:50 | D:17)
      • 205/55 R16 (W:205 | H:55 | D:16)
      • 225/35 R19 (W:225 | H:35 | D:19)
      • 225/40 R18 (W:225 | H:40 | D:18)
      • 225/45 R17 (W:225 | H:45 | D:17)
      • 235/35 R19 (W:235 | H:35 | D:19)

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