1998 Volkswagen Golf IV vs. 2004 Audi A3
Dimensions Comparison

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1998 Volkswagen Golf IVChange Car
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2004 Audi A3 (8P)Change Car
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Here’s how the 1998 Volkswagen Golf IV and the 2004 Audi A3 compare in size:

In terms of length, the 2004 Audi A3 comes in at 4214 mm (165.91 in), giving it a 64 mm (2.52 in) (1.5 %) advantage over the 1998 Volkswagen Golf IV at 4150 mm (163.39 in). Looking at width, the 2004 Audi A3 stretches to 1765 mm (69.49 in), making it 30 mm (1.18 in) (1.7 %) wider than the 1998 Volkswagen Golf IV at 1735 mm (68.31 in). As for height, the 1998 Volkswagen Golf IV stands at 1444 mm (56.85 in), giving it an extra 23 mm (0.91 in) (1.6 %) compared to the 2004 Audi A3 at 1421 mm (55.94 in).

Overall, the 1998 Volkswagen Golf IV is taller than the 2004 Audi A3, while the 2004 Audi A3 is longer and wider than the 1998 Volkswagen Golf IV.

Length
4150 mm163.4 in
4214 mm165.9 in
Width
1735 mm68.3 in
1765 mm69.5 in
Height
1444 mm56.9 in
1421 mm55.9 in

1998 Volkswagen Golf IV Preview
4150 mm163.4 in πŸ”΄ -64 mm-2.5 in (-1.5%)
2004 Audi A3 Preview
4214 mm165.9 in 🟒 +64 mm+2.5 in (+1.5%)
1998 Volkswagen Golf IV Preview
1735 mm68.3 in πŸ”΄ -30 mm-1.2 in (-1.7%)
2004 Audi A3 Preview
1765 mm69.5 in 🟒 +30 mm+1.2 in (+1.7%)
1998 Volkswagen Golf IV Preview
1444 mm56.9 in 🟒 +23 mm+0.9 in (+1.6%)
2004 Audi A3 Preview
1421 mm55.9 in πŸ”΄ -23 mm-0.9 in (-1.6%)
1998 Volkswagen Golf IV
2004 Audi A3

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

General Info

Body Style:

Hatchback
Hatchback

Model Year:

1998
2004

Production:

1997-2006 Discontinued Model
2003-2005 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

4150 mm163.4 in
πŸ”΄ -65 mm-2.6 in (-1.5%) - πŸ”΄ -53 mm-2.1 in (-1.3%)
4203-4214 mm165.5-165.9 in
🟒 +53 mm+2.1 in (+1.3%) - 🟒 +65 mm+2.6 in (+1.6%)

Width:

1735 mm68.3 in
πŸ”΄ -30 mm-1.2 in (-1.7%)
1765 mm69.5 in
🟒 +30 mm+1.2 in (+1.7%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

-
-

Height:

1414-1444 mm55.7-56.9 in
πŸ”΄ -7 mm-0.3 in (-0.5%) - 🟒 +23 mm+0.9 in (+1.6%)
1421 mm55.9 in
πŸ”΄ -23 mm-0.9 in (-1.6%) - 🟒 +7 mm+0.3 in (+0.5%)

Ground Clearance:

-
-

Trunk Capacity:

175-330 liter6.2-11.7 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -175 liter-6.2 cu ft (-50.0%) - 🟒 +49 liter+1.7 cu ft (+17.4%)
281-350 liter9.9-12.4 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -49 liter-1.7 cu ft (-14.8%) - 🟒 +175 liter+6.2 cu ft (+100.0%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

1099-1185 liter38.8-41.8 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -1 liter0.0 cu ft (-0.1%) - 🟒 +174 liter+6.1 cu ft (+17.2%)
1011-1100 liter35.7-38.8 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -174 liter-6.1 cu ft (-14.7%) - 🟒 +1 liter+0.0 cu ft (+0.1%)

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1085-1475 kg2392-3252 lbs
πŸ”΄ -440 kg-970 lbs (-28.9%) - 🟒 +270 kg+595 lbs (+22.4%)
1205-1525 kg2657-3362 lbs
πŸ”΄ -270 kg-595 lbs (-18.3%) - 🟒 +440 kg+970 lbs (+40.6%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1640-2000 kg3616-4409 lbs
πŸ”΄ -445 kg-981 lbs (-21.3%) - 🟒 +235 kg+518 lbs (+13.3%)
1765-2085 kg3891-4597 lbs
πŸ”΄ -235 kg-518 lbs (-11.8%) - 🟒 +445 kg+981 lbs (+27.1%)

Roof Load:

-
75 kg165 lbs

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

14-inch rims:
  • 6J x 14
  • 14
15-inch rims:
  • 15
  • 6J x 15
16-inch rims:
  • 7J x 16
  • 6J x 16
  • 16
  • 6.5J x 16
18-inch rims:
  • 18
16-inch rims:
  • 6.5J x 16
17-inch rims:
  • 7.5J x 17

Tire Size:

  • 175/80 R14 (W:175 | H:80 | D:14)
  • 195/65 R15 (W:195 | H:65 | D:15)
  • 195/65 R15 V (W:195 | H:65 | D:15)
  • 195/65 VR 15 (W:195 | H:65 | D:15)
  • 205/55R16 (W:205 | H:55 | D:16)
  • 205/55 R16 (W:205 | H:55 | D:16)
  • 205/55 R16 W (W:205 | H:55 | D:16)
  • 225/40 R18 (W:225 | H:40 | D:18)
  • 205/55 R16 (W:205 | H:55 | D:16)
  • 225/45 R17 (W:225 | H:45 | D:17)

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