2004 Volkswagen Golf V vs. 1974 Volkswagen Golf 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 1974 Volkswagen Golf I compare in size:
In terms of length, the 2004 Volkswagen Golf V measures 4246 mm (167.17 in), making it 523 mm (20.59 in) (12.3 %) longer than the 1974 Volkswagen Golf I at 3723 mm (146.57 in). Looking at width, the 2004 Volkswagen Golf V spans 1759 mm (69.25 in), which is 149 mm (5.87 in) (8.5 %) broader than the 1974 Volkswagen Golf I at 1610 mm (63.39 in). As for height, the 2004 Volkswagen Golf V stands at 1501 mm (59.09 in), giving it an extra 91 mm (3.58 in) (6.1 %) compared to the 1974 Volkswagen Golf I at 1410 mm (55.51 in).
Overall, the 2004 Volkswagen Golf V is longer, wider and taller than the 1974 Volkswagen Golf I.
Length
4246 mm167.2 in
3723 mm146.6 in
Width
1759 mm69.3 in
1610 mm63.4 in
Height
1501 mm59.1 in
1410 mm55.5 in
4246 mm167.2 in🟢 +523 mm+20.6 in (+14.0%)
3723 mm146.6 in🔴 -523 mm-20.6 in (-12.3%)
1759 mm69.3 in🟢 +149 mm+5.9 in (+9.3%)
1610 mm63.4 in🔴 -149 mm-5.9 in (-8.5%)
1501 mm59.1 in🟢 +91 mm+3.6 in (+6.5%)
1410 mm55.5 in🔴 -91 mm-3.6 in (-6.1%)
2004 Volkswagen Golf V
1974 Volkswagen Golf I
Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More
General Info
Body Style:
Hatchback
Hatchback
Model Year:
2004
1974
Production:
2003-2008 Discontinued Model
1974-1983 Discontinued Model
Dimensions
Length:
4204-4246 mm165.5-167.2 in 🟢 +481 mm+18.9 in (+12.9%) - 🟢 +523 mm+20.6 in (+14.0%)
3723 mm146.6 in 🔴 -523 mm-20.6 in (-12.3%) - 🔴 -481 mm-18.9 in (-11.4%)
Width:
1759 mm69.3 in 🟢 +149 mm+5.9 in (+9.3%)
1610 mm63.4 in 🔴 -149 mm-5.9 in (-8.5%)
Width (Folded Mirrors):
-
-
Width (Opened Mirrors):
2010 mm79.1 in
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Height:
1465-1501 mm57.7-59.1 in 🟢 +55 mm+2.2 in (+3.9%) - 🟢 +91 mm+3.6 in (+6.5%)
1410 mm55.5 in 🔴 -91 mm-3.6 in (-6.1%) - 🔴 -55 mm-2.2 in (-3.8%)
Ground Clearance:
-
124-125 mm4.9-4.9 in
Trunk Capacity:
275-350 liter9.7-12.4 cu ft 🔴 -93 liter-3.3 cu ft (-25.3%) - 🔴 -18 liter-0.6 cu ft (-4.9%)
368 liter13.0 cu ft 🟢 +18 liter+0.6 cu ft (+5.1%) - 🟢 +93 liter+3.3 cu ft (+33.8%)
Trunk Capacity (Max):
1230-1305 liter43.4-46.1 cu ft 🟢 +128 liter+4.5 cu ft (+11.6%) - 🟢 +203 liter+7.2 cu ft (+18.4%)
1102 liter38.9 cu ft 🔴 -203 liter-7.2 cu ft (-15.6%) - 🔴 -128 liter-4.5 cu ft (-10.4%)
