1998 Volkswagen Golf IV vs. 1984 Volkswagen Golf II
Dimensions Comparison

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1998 Volkswagen Golf IVChange Car
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1984 Volkswagen Golf II (5-door)Change Car
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Here’s how the 1998 Volkswagen Golf IV and the 1984 Volkswagen Golf II compare in size:

In terms of length, the 1998 Volkswagen Golf IV measures 4150 mm (163.39 in), making it 165 mm (6.50 in) (4.0 %) longer than the 1984 Volkswagen Golf II at 3985 mm (156.89 in). Looking at width, the 1998 Volkswagen Golf IV spans 1735 mm (68.31 in), which is 55 mm (2.17 in) (3.2 %) broader than the 1984 Volkswagen Golf II at 1680 mm (66.14 in). As for height, the 1998 Volkswagen Golf IV stands at 1444 mm (56.85 in), giving it an extra 29 mm (1.14 in) (2.0 %) compared to the 1984 Volkswagen Golf II at 1415 mm (55.71 in).

Overall, the 1998 Volkswagen Golf IV is longer, wider and taller than the 1984 Volkswagen Golf II.

Length
4150 mm163.4 in
3985 mm156.9 in
Width
1735 mm68.3 in
1680 mm66.1 in
Height
1444 mm56.9 in
1415 mm55.7 in

1998 Volkswagen Golf IV Preview
4150 mm163.4 in 🟒 +165 mm+6.5 in (+4.1%)
1984 Volkswagen Golf II Preview
3985 mm156.9 in πŸ”΄ -165 mm-6.5 in (-4.0%)
1998 Volkswagen Golf IV Preview
1735 mm68.3 in 🟒 +55 mm+2.2 in (+3.3%)
1984 Volkswagen Golf II Preview
1680 mm66.1 in πŸ”΄ -55 mm-2.2 in (-3.2%)
1998 Volkswagen Golf IV Preview
1444 mm56.9 in 🟒 +29 mm+1.1 in (+2.0%)
1984 Volkswagen Golf II Preview
1415 mm55.7 in πŸ”΄ -29 mm-1.1 in (-2.0%)
1998 Volkswagen Golf IV
1984 Volkswagen Golf II

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

General Info

Body Style:

Hatchback
Hatchback

Model Year:

1998
1984

Production:

1997-2006 Discontinued Model
1983-1987 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

4150 mm163.4 in
🟒 +164 mm+6.5 in (+4.1%) - 🟒 +165 mm+6.5 in (+4.1%)
3985 mm156.9 in
πŸ”΄ -165 mm-6.5 in (-4.0%) - πŸ”΄ -164 mm-6.5 in (-4.0%)

Width:

1735 mm68.3 in
🟒 +55 mm+2.2 in (+3.3%) - 🟒 +70 mm+2.8 in (+4.2%)
1665-1680 mm65.6-66.1 in
πŸ”΄ -70 mm-2.8 in (-4.0%) - πŸ”΄ -55 mm-2.2 in (-3.2%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

-
-

Height:

1414-1444 mm55.7-56.9 in
πŸ”΄ -1 mm0.0 in (-0.1%) - 🟒 +39 mm+1.5 in (+2.8%)
1405-1415 mm55.3-55.7 in
πŸ”΄ -39 mm-1.5 in (-2.7%) - 🟒 +1 mm+0.0 in (+0.1%)

Ground Clearance:

-
120 mm4.7 in

Trunk Capacity:

175-330 liter6.2-11.7 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -170 liter-6.0 cu ft (-49.3%) - πŸ”΄ -15 liter-0.5 cu ft (-4.3%)
345 liter12.2 cu ft
🟒 +15 liter+0.5 cu ft (+4.5%) - 🟒 +170 liter+6.0 cu ft (+97.1%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

1099-1185 liter38.8-41.8 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -46 liter-1.6 cu ft (-4.0%) - 🟒 +40 liter+1.4 cu ft (+3.5%)
1145 liter40.4 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -40 liter-1.4 cu ft (-3.4%) - 🟒 +46 liter+1.6 cu ft (+4.2%)

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1085-1475 kg2392-3252 lbs
🟒 +145 kg+320 lbs (+15.4%) - 🟒 +610 kg+1345 lbs (+70.5%)
865-940 kg1907-2072 lbs
πŸ”΄ -610 kg-1345 lbs (-41.4%) - πŸ”΄ -145 kg-320 lbs (-13.4%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1640-2000 kg3616-4409 lbs
🟒 +210 kg+463 lbs (+14.7%) - 🟒 +640 kg+1411 lbs (+47.1%)
1360-1430 kg2998-3153 lbs
πŸ”΄ -640 kg-1411 lbs (-32.0%) - πŸ”΄ -210 kg-463 lbs (-12.8%)

Roof Load:

75 kg165 lbs
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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
13-inch rims:
  • 5J x 13
  • 5.5J x 13

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)
  • 155/65 R13 (W:155 | H:65 | D:13)
  • 175/70 R13 (W:175 | H:70 | D:13)

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