2004 Volkswagen Golf V vs 1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class
2004 Volkswagen Golf V vs. 1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class 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 1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class compare in size:
In terms of length, the 2004 Volkswagen Golf V measures 4246 mm (167.17 in), making it 671 mm (26.42 in) (15.8 %) longer than the 1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class at 3575 mm (140.75 in). Looking at width, the 2004 Volkswagen Golf V spans 1759 mm (69.25 in), which is 40 mm (1.57 in) (2.3 %) broader than the 1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class at 1719 mm (67.68 in). As for height, the 1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class reaches 1590 mm (62.60 in), which is 92 mm (3.62 in) (5.8 %) taller than the 2004 Volkswagen Golf V at 1498 mm (58.98 in).
Overall, the 2004 Volkswagen Golf V is longer and wider than the 1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class, while the 1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class is taller than the 2004 Volkswagen Golf V.
Length
4246 mm167.2 in
3575 mm140.7 in
Width
1759 mm69.3 in
1719 mm67.7 in
Height
1498 mm59.0 in
1590 mm62.6 in
4246 mm167.2 in🟢 +671 mm+26.4 in (+18.8%)
3575 mm140.7 in🔴 -671 mm-26.4 in (-15.8%)
1759 mm69.3 in🟢 +40 mm+1.6 in (+2.3%)
1719 mm67.7 in🔴 -40 mm-1.6 in (-2.3%)
1498 mm59.0 in🔴 -92 mm-3.6 in (-5.8%)
1590 mm62.6 in🟢 +92 mm+3.6 in (+6.1%)
2004 Volkswagen Golf V
1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class
Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More
General Info
Body Style:
Hatchback
Hatchback
Model Year:
2004
1997
Production:
n/a
1997-2001 Discontinued Model
Dimensions
Length:
4204-4246 mm165.5-167.2 in 🟢 +629 mm+24.8 in (+17.6%) - 🟢 +671 mm+26.4 in (+18.8%)
3575 mm140.7 in 🔴 -671 mm-26.4 in (-15.8%) - 🔴 -629 mm-24.8 in (-15.0%)
Width:
1759 mm69.3 in 🟢 +40 mm+1.6 in (+2.3%)
1719 mm67.7 in 🔴 -40 mm-1.6 in (-2.3%)
Width (Folded Mirrors):
-
-
Width (Opened Mirrors):
2010 mm79.1 in
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Height:
1465-1498 mm57.7-59.0 in 🔴 -125 mm-4.9 in (-7.9%) - 🔴 -92 mm-3.6 in (-5.8%)
1590 mm62.6 in 🟢 +92 mm+3.6 in (+6.1%) - 🟢 +125 mm+4.9 in (+8.5%)
Ground Clearance:
-
-
Trunk Capacity:
275-350 liter9.7-12.4 cu ft 🔴 -115 liter-4.1 cu ft (-29.5%)
350-390 liter12.4-13.8 cu ft 🟢 +115 liter+4.1 cu ft (+41.8%)
Trunk Capacity (Max):
1230-1305 liter43.4-46.1 cu ft 🔴 -470 liter-16.6 cu ft (-27.6%) - 🔴 -395 liter-13.9 cu ft (-23.2%)
1700 liter60.0 cu ft 🟢 +395 liter+13.9 cu ft (+30.3%) - 🟢 +470 liter+16.6 cu ft (+38.2%)
