1998 Volkswagen Golf IV vs. 2008 Volvo V50 Dimensions Comparison
Compare the size of two cars side by side and see their differences at a glance. Simply enter the vehicle names, and our tool creates a clear visual comparison of their length, width, and height. This makes it easy to find out which car is longer, wider, or taller, and helps you better understand their overall proportions. Whether you are checking if a car will fit in your garage, comparing everyday models, or exploring larger SUVs, this tool provides a straightforward way to see all key dimensions in one place.
Here’s how the 1998 Volkswagen Golf IV and the 2008 Volvo V50 compare in size:
In terms of length, the 2008 Volvo V50 comes in at 4522 mm (178.03 in), giving it a 372 mm (14.65 in) (8.2 %) advantage over the 1998 Volkswagen Golf IV at 4150 mm (163.39 in). Looking at width, the 2008 Volvo V50 stretches to 1770 mm (69.69 in), making it 35 mm (1.38 in) (2.0 %) wider than the 1998 Volkswagen Golf IV at 1735 mm (68.31 in). As for height, the 2008 Volvo V50 reaches 1457 mm (57.36 in), which is 13 mm (0.51 in) (0.9 %) taller than the 1998 Volkswagen Golf IV at 1444 mm (56.85 in).
Overall, the 2008 Volvo V50 is longer, wider and taller than the 1998 Volkswagen Golf IV.
Length
4150 mm163.4 in
4522 mm178.0 in
Width
1735 mm68.3 in
1770 mm69.7 in
Height
1444 mm56.9 in
1457 mm57.4 in
4150 mm163.4 in🔴 -372 mm-14.6 in (-8.2%)
4522 mm178.0 in🟢 +372 mm+14.6 in (+9.0%)
1735 mm68.3 in🔴 -35 mm-1.4 in (-2.0%)
1770 mm69.7 in🟢 +35 mm+1.4 in (+2.0%)
1444 mm56.9 in🔴 -13 mm-0.5 in (-0.9%)
1457 mm57.4 in🟢 +13 mm+0.5 in (+0.9%)
1998 Volkswagen Golf IV
2008 Volvo V50
Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More
General Info
Body Style:
Hatchback
Wagon
Model Year:
1998
2008
Production:
1997-2006 Discontinued Model
2007-2012 Discontinued Model
Dimensions
Length:
4150 mm163.4 in 🔴 -373 mm-14.7 in (-8.2%) - 🔴 -372 mm-14.6 in (-8.2%)
4522 mm178.0 in 🟢 +372 mm+14.6 in (+9.0%) - 🟢 +373 mm+14.7 in (+9.0%)
Width:
1735 mm68.3 in 🔴 -35 mm-1.4 in (-2.0%)
1770 mm69.7 in 🟢 +35 mm+1.4 in (+2.0%)
Width (Folded Mirrors):
-
-
Width (Opened Mirrors):
-
2022 mm79.6 in
Height:
1414-1444 mm55.7-56.9 in 🔴 -43 mm-1.7 in (-3.0%) - 🔴 -13 mm-0.5 in (-0.9%)
1457 mm57.4 in 🟢 +13 mm+0.5 in (+0.9%) - 🟢 +43 mm+1.7 in (+3.0%)
Ground Clearance:
-
-
Trunk Capacity:
175-330 liter6.2-11.7 cu ft 🔴 -242 liter-8.5 cu ft (-58.0%) - 🔴 -87 liter-3.1 cu ft (-20.9%)
417 liter14.7 cu ft 🟢 +87 liter+3.1 cu ft (+26.4%) - 🟢 +242 liter+8.5 cu ft (+138.3%)
Trunk Capacity (Max):
1099-1185 liter38.8-41.8 cu ft 🔴 -208 liter-7.3 cu ft (-15.9%) - 🔴 -122 liter-4.3 cu ft (-9.3%)
1307 liter46.2 cu ft 🟢 +122 liter+4.3 cu ft (+10.3%) - 🟢 +208 liter+7.3 cu ft (+18.9%)
