1998 Volkswagen Golf IV vs. 2008 Seat Ibiza IV
Dimensions Comparison

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1998 Volkswagen Golf IVChange Car
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2008 Seat Ibiza IVChange Car
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Here’s how the 1998 Volkswagen Golf IV and the 2008 Seat Ibiza IV compare in size:

In terms of length, the 1998 Volkswagen Golf IV measures 4150 mm (163.39 in), making it 62 mm (2.44 in) (1.5 %) longer than the 2008 Seat Ibiza IV at 4088 mm (160.94 in). Looking at width, the 1998 Volkswagen Golf IV spans 1735 mm (68.31 in), which is 42 mm (1.65 in) (2.4 %) broader than the 2008 Seat Ibiza IV at 1693 mm (66.65 in). As for height, the 2008 Seat Ibiza IV reaches 1445 mm (56.89 in), which is 1 mm (0.04 in) (0.1 %) taller than the 1998 Volkswagen Golf IV at 1444 mm (56.85 in).

Overall, the 1998 Volkswagen Golf IV is longer and wider than the 2008 Seat Ibiza IV, while the 2008 Seat Ibiza IV is taller than the 1998 Volkswagen Golf IV.

Length
4150 mm163.4 in
4088 mm160.9 in
Width
1735 mm68.3 in
1693 mm66.7 in
Height
1444 mm56.9 in
1445 mm56.9 in

1998 Volkswagen Golf IV Preview
4150 mm163.4 in 🟒 +62 mm+2.4 in (+1.5%)
2008 Seat Ibiza IV Side View Left
4088 mm160.9 in πŸ”΄ -62 mm-2.4 in (-1.5%)
1998 Volkswagen Golf IV Preview
1735 mm68.3 in 🟒 +42 mm+1.7 in (+2.5%)
2008 Seat Ibiza IV Preview
1693 mm66.7 in πŸ”΄ -42 mm-1.7 in (-2.4%)
1998 Volkswagen Golf IV Preview
1444 mm56.9 in πŸ”΄ -1 mm0.0 in (-0.1%)
2008 Seat Ibiza IV Preview
1445 mm56.9 in 🟒 +1 mm+0.0 in (+0.1%)
1998 Volkswagen Golf IV
2008 Seat Ibiza IV

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

General Info

Body Style:

Hatchback
Hatchback

Model Year:

1998
2008

Production:

1997-2006 Discontinued Model
2008-2012 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

4150 mm163.4 in
🟒 +61 mm+2.4 in (+1.5%) - 🟒 +116 mm+4.6 in (+2.9%)
4034-4088 mm158.8-160.9 in
πŸ”΄ -116 mm-4.6 in (-2.8%) - πŸ”΄ -61 mm-2.4 in (-1.5%)

Width:

1735 mm68.3 in
🟒 +42 mm+1.7 in (+2.5%)
1693 mm66.7 in
πŸ”΄ -42 mm-1.7 in (-2.4%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

-
-

Height:

1414-1444 mm55.7-56.9 in
πŸ”΄ -31 mm-1.2 in (-2.1%) - 🟒 +3 mm+0.1 in (+0.2%)
1445 mm56.9 in
πŸ”΄ -3 mm-0.1 in (-0.2%) - 🟒 +31 mm+1.2 in (+2.2%)

Ground Clearance:

-
-

Trunk Capacity:

175-330 liter6.2-11.7 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -117 liter-4.1 cu ft (-40.1%) - 🟒 +80 liter+2.8 cu ft (+32.0%)
250-292 liter8.8-10.3 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -80 liter-2.8 cu ft (-24.2%) - 🟒 +117 liter+4.1 cu ft (+66.9%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

1099-1185 liter38.8-41.8 cu ft
🟒 +161 liter+5.7 cu ft (+17.2%) - 🟒 +247 liter+8.7 cu ft (+26.3%)
938 liter33.1 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -247 liter-8.7 cu ft (-20.8%) - πŸ”΄ -161 liter-5.7 cu ft (-14.6%)

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1085-1475 kg2392-3252 lbs
πŸ”΄ -182 kg-401 lbs (-14.4%) - 🟒 +501 kg+1105 lbs (+51.4%)
974-1267 kg2147-2793 lbs
πŸ”΄ -501 kg-1105 lbs (-34.0%) - 🟒 +182 kg+401 lbs (+16.8%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1640-2000 kg3616-4409 lbs
πŸ”΄ -56 kg-123 lbs (-3.3%) - 🟒 +525 kg+1157 lbs (+35.6%)
1475-1696 kg3252-3739 lbs
πŸ”΄ -525 kg-1157 lbs (-26.2%) - 🟒 +56 kg+123 lbs (+3.4%)

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
14-inch rims:
  • 5.0J x 14
  • 5.0 J x 14
  • 5J x 14
15-inch rims:
  • 6.0J x 15
  • 6J x 15
16-inch rims:
  • 7.0J x 16
  • 7J x 16
17-inch rims:
  • 7.0J x 17
  • 7J 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)
  • 175/70 R14 (W:175 | H:70 | D:14)
  • 185/60 R15 (W:185 | H:60 | D:15)
  • 215/40 R17 (W:215 | H:40 | D:17)
  • 215/45 R16 (W:215 | H:45 | D:16)

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