2004 Volkswagen Golf V vs. 1988 Volkswagen Golf II 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.
2004 Volkswagen Golf V (3-door)Change Car
1988 Volkswagen Golf II (5-door, facelift 1987)Change Car
Here’s how the 2004 Volkswagen Golf V and the 1988 Volkswagen Golf II compare in size:
In terms of length, the 2004 Volkswagen Golf V measures 4246 mm (167.17 in), making it 206 mm (8.11 in) (4.9 %) longer than the 1988 Volkswagen Golf II at 4040 mm (159.06 in). Looking at width, the 2004 Volkswagen Golf V spans 1759 mm (69.25 in), which is 59 mm (2.32 in) (3.4 %) broader than the 1988 Volkswagen Golf II at 1700 mm (66.93 in). As for height, the 2004 Volkswagen Golf V stands at 1501 mm (59.09 in), giving it an extra 86 mm (3.39 in) (5.7 %) compared to the 1988 Volkswagen Golf II at 1415 mm (55.71 in).
Overall, the 2004 Volkswagen Golf V is longer, wider and taller than the 1988 Volkswagen Golf II.
Length
4246 mm167.2 in
4040 mm159.1 in
Width
1759 mm69.3 in
1700 mm66.9 in
Height
1501 mm59.1 in
1415 mm55.7 in
4246 mm167.2 in🟢 +206 mm+8.1 in (+5.1%)
4040 mm159.1 in🔴 -206 mm-8.1 in (-4.9%)
1759 mm69.3 in🟢 +59 mm+2.3 in (+3.5%)
1700 mm66.9 in🔴 -59 mm-2.3 in (-3.4%)
1501 mm59.1 in🟢 +86 mm+3.4 in (+6.1%)
1415 mm55.7 in🔴 -86 mm-3.4 in (-5.7%)
2004 Volkswagen Golf V
1988 Volkswagen Golf II
Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More
General Info
Body Style:
Hatchback
Hatchback
Model Year:
2004
1988
Production:
2003-2008 Discontinued Model
1987-1991 Discontinued Model
Dimensions
Length:
4204-4246 mm165.5-167.2 in 🟢 +164 mm+6.5 in (+4.1%) - 🟢 +261 mm+10.3 in (+6.5%)
3985-4040 mm156.9-159.1 in 🔴 -261 mm-10.3 in (-6.1%) - 🔴 -164 mm-6.5 in (-3.9%)
Width:
1759 mm69.3 in 🟢 +59 mm+2.3 in (+3.5%) - 🟢 +94 mm+3.7 in (+5.6%)
1665-1700 mm65.6-66.9 in 🔴 -94 mm-3.7 in (-5.3%) - 🔴 -59 mm-2.3 in (-3.4%)
Width (Folded Mirrors):
-
-
Width (Opened Mirrors):
2010 mm79.1 in
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Height:
1465-1501 mm57.7-59.1 in 🟢 +50 mm+2.0 in (+3.5%) - 🟢 +96 mm+3.8 in (+6.8%)
1405-1415 mm55.3-55.7 in 🔴 -96 mm-3.8 in (-6.4%) - 🔴 -50 mm-2.0 in (-3.4%)
Ground Clearance:
-
-
Trunk Capacity:
275-350 liter9.7-12.4 cu ft 🔴 -70 liter-2.5 cu ft (-20.3%) - 🟢 +120 liter+4.2 cu ft (+52.2%)
230-345 liter8.1-12.2 cu ft 🔴 -120 liter-4.2 cu ft (-34.3%) - 🟢 +70 liter+2.5 cu ft (+25.5%)
Trunk Capacity (Max):
1230-1305 liter43.4-46.1 cu ft 🟢 +85 liter+3.0 cu ft (+7.4%) - 🟢 +275 liter+9.7 cu ft (+26.7%)
1030-1145 liter36.4-40.4 cu ft 🔴 -275 liter-9.7 cu ft (-21.1%) - 🔴 -85 liter-3.0 cu ft (-6.9%)
