2004 Volkswagen Golf V vs. 1988 Volkswagen Jetta II
Dimensions Comparison

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2004 Volkswagen Golf V (3-door)Change Car
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1988 Volkswagen Jetta II (2-doors, facelift 1987)Change Car
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Here’s how the 2004 Volkswagen Golf V and the 1988 Volkswagen Jetta II compare in size:

In terms of length, the 1988 Volkswagen Jetta II comes in at 4385 mm (172.64 in), giving it a 139 mm (5.47 in) (3.2 %) advantage over the 2004 Volkswagen Golf V at 4246 mm (167.17 in). Looking at width, the 2004 Volkswagen Golf V spans 1759 mm (69.25 in), which is 84 mm (3.31 in) (4.8 %) broader than the 1988 Volkswagen Jetta II at 1675 mm (65.94 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 Jetta II at 1415 mm (55.71 in).

Overall, the 2004 Volkswagen Golf V is wider and taller than the 1988 Volkswagen Jetta II, while the 1988 Volkswagen Jetta II is longer than the 2004 Volkswagen Golf V.

Length
4246 mm167.2 in
4385 mm172.6 in
Width
1759 mm69.3 in
1675 mm65.9 in
Height
1501 mm59.1 in
1415 mm55.7 in

2004 Volkswagen Golf V Side View Left
4246 mm167.2 in πŸ”΄ -139 mm-5.5 in (-3.2%)
1988 Volkswagen Jetta II Preview
4385 mm172.6 in 🟒 +139 mm+5.5 in (+3.3%)
2004 Volkswagen Golf V Front View
1759 mm69.3 in 🟒 +84 mm+3.3 in (+5.0%)
1988 Volkswagen Jetta II Preview
1675 mm65.9 in πŸ”΄ -84 mm-3.3 in (-4.8%)
2004 Volkswagen Golf V Rear View
1501 mm59.1 in 🟒 +86 mm+3.4 in (+6.1%)
1988 Volkswagen Jetta II Preview
1415 mm55.7 in πŸ”΄ -86 mm-3.4 in (-5.7%)
2004 Volkswagen Golf V
1988 Volkswagen Jetta II

Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More

General Info

Body Style:

Hatchback
Sedan

Model Year:

2004
1988

Production:

2003-2008 Discontinued Model
1987-1991 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

4204-4246 mm165.5-167.2 in
πŸ”΄ -181 mm-7.1 in (-4.1%) - πŸ”΄ -139 mm-5.5 in (-3.2%)
4385 mm172.6 in
🟒 +139 mm+5.5 in (+3.3%) - 🟒 +181 mm+7.1 in (+4.3%)

Width:

1759 mm69.3 in
🟒 +84 mm+3.3 in (+5.0%)
1675 mm65.9 in
πŸ”΄ -84 mm-3.3 in (-4.8%)

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%) - 🟒 +86 mm+3.4 in (+6.1%)
1415 mm55.7 in
πŸ”΄ -86 mm-3.4 in (-5.7%) - πŸ”΄ -50 mm-2.0 in (-3.4%)

Ground Clearance:

-
-

Trunk Capacity:

275-350 liter9.7-12.4 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -300 liter-10.6 cu ft (-52.2%) - πŸ”΄ -225 liter-7.9 cu ft (-39.1%)
575 liter20.3 cu ft
🟒 +225 liter+7.9 cu ft (+64.3%) - 🟒 +300 liter+10.6 cu ft (+109.1%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

1230-1305 liter43.4-46.1 cu ft
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Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1154-1538 kg2544-3391 lbs
🟒 +189 kg+417 lbs (+19.6%) - 🟒 +573 kg+1263 lbs (+59.4%)
965 kg2127 lbs
πŸ”΄ -573 kg-1263 lbs (-37.3%) - πŸ”΄ -189 kg-417 lbs (-16.4%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1740-2080 kg3836-4586 lbs
🟒 +270 kg+595 lbs (+18.4%) - 🟒 +610 kg+1345 lbs (+41.5%)
1470 kg3241 lbs
πŸ”΄ -610 kg-1345 lbs (-29.3%) - πŸ”΄ -270 kg-595 lbs (-15.5%)

Roof Load:

75 kg165 lbs
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Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

15-inch rims:
  • 6J x 15
  • 6.5J x 15
16-inch rims:
  • 6.5J x 16
17-inch rims:
  • 7J x 17
  • 7.5J x 17
18-inch rims:
  • 7.5J x 18
  • 13 inches

Tire Size:

  • 195/65 R15 (W:195 | H:65 | D:15)
  • 205/55 R16 (W:205 | H:55 | D:16)
  • 225/40 R18 (W:225 | H:40 | D:18)
  • 225/45 R17 (W:225 | H:45 | D:17)
  • 225/45 R18 (W:225 | H:45 | D:18)
  • 175/70 R13 (W:175 | H:70 | D:13)

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