1998 Volkswagen Golf IV vs. 1974 Volkswagen Golf I Dimensions Comparison
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Here’s how the 1998 Volkswagen Golf IV and the 1974 Volkswagen Golf I compare in size:
In terms of length, the 1998 Volkswagen Golf IV measures 4150 mm (163.39 in), making it 427 mm (16.81 in) (10.3 %) longer than the 1974 Volkswagen Golf I at 3723 mm (146.57 in). Looking at width, the 1998 Volkswagen Golf IV spans 1735 mm (68.31 in), which is 125 mm (4.92 in) (7.2 %) broader than the 1974 Volkswagen Golf I at 1610 mm (63.39 in). As for height, the 1998 Volkswagen Golf IV stands at 1444 mm (56.85 in), giving it an extra 34 mm (1.34 in) (2.4 %) compared to the 1974 Volkswagen Golf I at 1410 mm (55.51 in).
Overall, the 1998 Volkswagen Golf IV is longer, wider and taller than the 1974 Volkswagen Golf I.
Length
4150 mm163.4 in
3723 mm146.6 in
Width
1735 mm68.3 in
1610 mm63.4 in
Height
1444 mm56.9 in
1410 mm55.5 in
4150 mm163.4 in🟢 +427 mm+16.8 in (+11.5%)
3723 mm146.6 in🔴 -427 mm-16.8 in (-10.3%)
1735 mm68.3 in🟢 +125 mm+4.9 in (+7.8%)
1610 mm63.4 in🔴 -125 mm-4.9 in (-7.2%)
1444 mm56.9 in🟢 +34 mm+1.3 in (+2.4%)
1410 mm55.5 in🔴 -34 mm-1.3 in (-2.4%)
1998 Volkswagen Golf IV
1974 Volkswagen Golf I
Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More
General Info
Body Style:
Hatchback
Hatchback
Model Year:
1998
1974
Production:
1997-2006 Discontinued Model
1974-1983 Discontinued Model
Dimensions
Length:
4150 mm163.4 in 🟢 +426 mm+16.8 in (+11.4%) - 🟢 +427 mm+16.8 in (+11.5%)
3723 mm146.6 in 🔴 -427 mm-16.8 in (-10.3%) - 🔴 -426 mm-16.8 in (-10.3%)
Width:
1735 mm68.3 in 🟢 +125 mm+4.9 in (+7.8%)
1610 mm63.4 in 🔴 -125 mm-4.9 in (-7.2%)
Width (Folded Mirrors):
-
-
Width (Opened Mirrors):
-
-
Height:
1414-1444 mm55.7-56.9 in 🟢 +4 mm+0.2 in (+0.3%) - 🟢 +34 mm+1.3 in (+2.4%)
1410 mm55.5 in 🔴 -34 mm-1.3 in (-2.4%) - 🔴 -4 mm-0.2 in (-0.3%)
Ground Clearance:
-
124-125 mm4.9-4.9 in
Trunk Capacity:
175-330 liter6.2-11.7 cu ft 🔴 -193 liter-6.8 cu ft (-52.4%) - 🔴 -38 liter-1.3 cu ft (-10.3%)
368 liter13.0 cu ft 🟢 +38 liter+1.3 cu ft (+11.5%) - 🟢 +193 liter+6.8 cu ft (+110.3%)
Trunk Capacity (Max):
1099-1185 liter38.8-41.8 cu ft 🔴 -3 liter-0.1 cu ft (-0.3%) - 🟢 +83 liter+2.9 cu ft (+7.5%)
1102 liter38.9 cu ft 🔴 -83 liter-2.9 cu ft (-7.0%) - 🟢 +3 liter+0.1 cu ft (+0.3%)
