2004 Volkswagen Golf V vs. 1979 Volkswagen Jetta I 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 1979 Volkswagen Jetta I compare in size:
In terms of length, the 2004 Volkswagen Golf V measures 4246 mm (167.17 in), making it 56 mm (2.20 in) (1.3 %) longer than the 1979 Volkswagen Jetta I at 4190 mm (164.96 in). Looking at width, the 2004 Volkswagen Golf V spans 1759 mm (69.25 in), which is 129 mm (5.08 in) (7.3 %) broader than the 1979 Volkswagen Jetta I at 1630 mm (64.17 in). As for height, the 2004 Volkswagen Golf V stands at 1498 mm (58.98 in), giving it an extra 88 mm (3.46 in) (5.9 %) compared to the 1979 Volkswagen Jetta I at 1410 mm (55.51 in).
Overall, the 2004 Volkswagen Golf V is longer, wider and taller than the 1979 Volkswagen Jetta I.
Length
4246 mm167.2 in
4190 mm165.0 in
Width
1759 mm69.3 in
1630 mm64.2 in
Height
1498 mm59.0 in
1410 mm55.5 in
4246 mm167.2 in🟢 +56 mm+2.2 in (+1.3%)
4190 mm165.0 in🔴 -56 mm-2.2 in (-1.3%)
1759 mm69.3 in🟢 +129 mm+5.1 in (+7.9%)
1630 mm64.2 in🔴 -129 mm-5.1 in (-7.3%)
1498 mm59.0 in🟢 +88 mm+3.5 in (+6.2%)
1410 mm55.5 in🔴 -88 mm-3.5 in (-5.9%)
2004 Volkswagen Golf V
1979 Volkswagen Jetta I
Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More
General Info
Body Style:
Hatchback
Sedan
Model Year:
2004
1979
Production:
n/a
1979-1983 Discontinued Model
Dimensions
Length:
4204-4246 mm165.5-167.2 in 🟢 +14 mm+0.6 in (+0.3%) - 🟢 +58 mm+2.3 in (+1.4%)
4190 mm165.0 in 🔴 -58 mm-2.3 in (-1.4%) - 🔴 -14 mm-0.6 in (-0.3%)
Width:
1759 mm69.3 in 🟢 +129 mm+5.1 in (+7.9%) - 🟢 +149 mm+5.9 in (+9.3%)
1610-1630 mm63.4-64.2 in 🔴 -149 mm-5.9 in (-8.5%) - 🔴 -129 mm-5.1 in (-7.3%)
Width (Folded Mirrors):
-
-
Width (Opened Mirrors):
2010 mm79.1 in
-
Height:
1465-1498 mm57.7-59.0 in 🟢 +55 mm+2.2 in (+3.9%) - 🟢 +103 mm+4.1 in (+7.4%)
1395-1410 mm54.9-55.5 in 🔴 -103 mm-4.1 in (-6.9%) - 🔴 -55 mm-2.2 in (-3.8%)
Ground Clearance:
-
-
Trunk Capacity:
275-350 liter9.7-12.4 cu ft 🔴 -354 liter-12.5 cu ft (-56.3%) - 🔴 -279 liter-9.9 cu ft (-44.4%)
629 liter22.2 cu ft 🟢 +279 liter+9.9 cu ft (+79.7%) - 🟢 +354 liter+12.5 cu ft (+128.7%)
