2004 Volkswagen Golf V vs. 1998 Volkswagen Golf IV 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 2004 Volkswagen Golf V and the 1998 Volkswagen Golf IV compare in size:
In terms of length, the 2004 Volkswagen Golf V measures 4246 mm (167.17 in), making it 96 mm (3.78 in) (2.3 %) longer than the 1998 Volkswagen Golf IV at 4150 mm (163.39 in). Looking at width, the 2004 Volkswagen Golf V spans 1759 mm (69.25 in), which is 24 mm (0.94 in) (1.4 %) broader than the 1998 Volkswagen Golf IV at 1735 mm (68.31 in). As for height, the 2004 Volkswagen Golf V stands at 1498 mm (58.98 in), giving it an extra 54 mm (2.13 in) (3.6 %) compared to the 1998 Volkswagen Golf IV at 1444 mm (56.85 in).
Overall, the 2004 Volkswagen Golf V is longer, wider and taller than the 1998 Volkswagen Golf IV.
Length
4246 mm167.2 in
4150 mm163.4 in
Width
1759 mm69.3 in
1735 mm68.3 in
Height
1498 mm59.0 in
1444 mm56.9 in
4246 mm167.2 in🟢 +96 mm+3.8 in (+2.3%)
4150 mm163.4 in🔴 -96 mm-3.8 in (-2.3%)
1759 mm69.3 in🟢 +24 mm+0.9 in (+1.4%)
1735 mm68.3 in🔴 -24 mm-0.9 in (-1.4%)
1498 mm59.0 in🟢 +54 mm+2.1 in (+3.7%)
1444 mm56.9 in🔴 -54 mm-2.1 in (-3.6%)
2004 Volkswagen Golf V
1998 Volkswagen Golf IV
Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More
General Info
Body Style:
Hatchback
Hatchback
Model Year:
2004
1998
Production:
2003-2008 Discontinued Model
1997-2006 Discontinued Model
Dimensions
Length:
4204-4246 mm165.5-167.2 in 🟢 +54 mm+2.1 in (+1.3%) - 🟢 +97 mm+3.8 in (+2.3%)
4150 mm163.4 in 🔴 -97 mm-3.8 in (-2.3%) - 🔴 -54 mm-2.1 in (-1.3%)
Width:
1759 mm69.3 in 🟢 +24 mm+0.9 in (+1.4%)
1735 mm68.3 in 🔴 -24 mm-0.9 in (-1.4%)
Width (Folded Mirrors):
-
-
Width (Opened Mirrors):
2010 mm79.1 in
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Height:
1465-1498 mm57.7-59.0 in 🟢 +21 mm+0.8 in (+1.5%) - 🟢 +84 mm+3.3 in (+5.9%)
1414-1444 mm55.7-56.9 in 🔴 -84 mm-3.3 in (-5.6%) - 🔴 -21 mm-0.8 in (-1.4%)
Ground Clearance:
-
-
Trunk Capacity:
275-350 liter9.7-12.4 cu ft 🔴 -55 liter-1.9 cu ft (-16.7%) - 🟢 +175 liter+6.2 cu ft (+100.0%)
175-330 liter6.2-11.7 cu ft 🔴 -175 liter-6.2 cu ft (-50.0%) - 🟢 +55 liter+1.9 cu ft (+20.0%)
Trunk Capacity (Max):
1230-1305 liter43.4-46.1 cu ft 🟢 +45 liter+1.6 cu ft (+3.8%) - 🟢 +206 liter+7.3 cu ft (+18.7%)
1099-1185 liter38.8-41.8 cu ft 🔴 -206 liter-7.3 cu ft (-15.8%) - 🔴 -45 liter-1.6 cu ft (-3.7%)
