1998 Volkswagen Golf IV vs. 2009 Volkswagen Golf VI
Dimensions Comparison

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1998 Volkswagen Golf IVChange Car
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2009 Volkswagen Golf VI (5-door)Change Car
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Here’s how the 1998 Volkswagen Golf IV and the 2009 Volkswagen Golf VI compare in size:

In terms of length, the 2009 Volkswagen Golf VI comes in at 4213 mm (165.87 in), giving it a 63 mm (2.48 in) (1.5 %) advantage over the 1998 Volkswagen Golf IV at 4150 mm (163.39 in). Looking at width, the 2009 Volkswagen Golf VI stretches to 1786 mm (70.31 in), making it 51 mm (2.01 in) (2.9 %) wider than the 1998 Volkswagen Golf IV at 1735 mm (68.31 in). As for height, the 2009 Volkswagen Golf VI reaches 1480 mm (58.27 in), which is 36 mm (1.42 in) (2.4 %) taller than the 1998 Volkswagen Golf IV at 1444 mm (56.85 in).

Overall, the 2009 Volkswagen Golf VI is longer, wider and taller than the 1998 Volkswagen Golf IV.

Length
4150 mm163.4 in
4213 mm165.9 in
Width
1735 mm68.3 in
1786 mm70.3 in
Height
1444 mm56.9 in
1480 mm58.3 in

1998 Volkswagen Golf IV Preview
4150 mm163.4 in πŸ”΄ -63 mm-2.5 in (-1.5%)
2009 Volkswagen Golf VI Side View Left
4213 mm165.9 in 🟒 +63 mm+2.5 in (+1.5%)
1998 Volkswagen Golf IV Preview
1735 mm68.3 in πŸ”΄ -51 mm-2.0 in (-2.9%)
2009 Volkswagen Golf VI Front View
1786 mm70.3 in 🟒 +51 mm+2.0 in (+2.9%)
1998 Volkswagen Golf IV Preview
1444 mm56.9 in πŸ”΄ -36 mm-1.4 in (-2.4%)
2009 Volkswagen Golf VI Rear View
1480 mm58.3 in 🟒 +36 mm+1.4 in (+2.5%)
1998 Volkswagen Golf IV
2009 Volkswagen Golf VI

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

General Info

Body Style:

Hatchback
Hatchback

Model Year:

1998
2009

Production:

1997-2006 Discontinued Model
2008-2013 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

4150 mm163.4 in
πŸ”΄ -64 mm-2.5 in (-1.5%) - πŸ”΄ -49 mm-1.9 in (-1.2%)
4199-4213 mm165.3-165.9 in
🟒 +49 mm+1.9 in (+1.2%) - 🟒 +64 mm+2.5 in (+1.5%)

Width:

1735 mm68.3 in
πŸ”΄ -51 mm-2.0 in (-2.9%)
1786 mm70.3 in
🟒 +51 mm+2.0 in (+2.9%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

-
2048 mm80.6 in

Height:

1414-1444 mm55.7-56.9 in
πŸ”΄ -66 mm-2.6 in (-4.5%) - πŸ”΄ -17 mm-0.7 in (-1.2%)
1461-1480 mm57.5-58.3 in
🟒 +17 mm+0.7 in (+1.2%) - 🟒 +66 mm+2.6 in (+4.7%)

Ground Clearance:

-
132-150 mm5.2-5.9 in

Trunk Capacity:

175-330 liter6.2-11.7 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -175 liter-6.2 cu ft (-50.0%) - 🟒 +55 liter+1.9 cu ft (+20.0%)
275-350 liter9.7-12.4 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -55 liter-1.9 cu ft (-16.7%) - 🟒 +175 liter+6.2 cu ft (+100.0%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

1099-1185 liter38.8-41.8 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -206 liter-7.3 cu ft (-15.8%) - πŸ”΄ -45 liter-1.6 cu ft (-3.7%)
1230-1305 liter43.4-46.1 cu ft
🟒 +45 liter+1.6 cu ft (+3.8%) - 🟒 +206 liter+7.3 cu ft (+18.7%)

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1085-1475 kg2392-3252 lbs
πŸ”΄ -381 kg-840 lbs (-26.0%) - 🟒 +333 kg+734 lbs (+29.2%)
1142-1466 kg2518-3232 lbs
πŸ”΄ -333 kg-734 lbs (-22.6%) - 🟒 +381 kg+840 lbs (+35.1%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1640-2000 kg3616-4409 lbs
πŸ”΄ -390 kg-860 lbs (-19.2%) - 🟒 +250 kg+551 lbs (+14.3%)
1750-2030 kg3858-4475 lbs
πŸ”΄ -250 kg-551 lbs (-12.5%) - 🟒 +390 kg+860 lbs (+23.8%)

Roof Load:

-
75-100 kg165-220 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
15-inch rims:
  • 6 J x 15
  • 6J x 15
17-inch rims:
  • 7.5 J x 17
  • 7 J x 17
18-inch rims:
  • 7.5 J x 18
  • 7.5J x 18
16-inch rims:
  • 6.5 J x 16
  • 6.5J x 16
19-inch rims:
  • 7.5J x 19

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)
  • 195/65 R 15 (W:195 | H:65 | D:15)
  • 195/65 R15 (W:195 | H:65 | D:15)
  • 205/55 R 16 (W:205 | H:55 | D:16)
  • 205/55 R16 (W:205 | H:55 | D:16)
  • 225/35 R19 (W:225 | H:35 | D:19)
  • 225/40 R 18 (W:225 | H:40 | D:18)
  • 225/40 R18 (W:225 | H:40 | D:18)
  • 225/45 R 17 (W:225 | H:45 | D:17)

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