1992 Volkswagen Golf III vs. 1974 Volkswagen Golf I
Dimensions Comparison

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1992 Volkswagen Golf IIIChange Car
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1974 Volkswagen Golf I (3-door)Change Car
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Here’s how the 1992 Volkswagen Golf III and the 1974 Volkswagen Golf I compare in size:

In terms of length, the 1992 Volkswagen Golf III measures 4020 mm (158.27 in), making it 297 mm (11.69 in) (7.4 %) longer than the 1974 Volkswagen Golf I at 3723 mm (146.57 in). Looking at width, the 1992 Volkswagen Golf III spans 1710 mm (67.32 in), which is 100 mm (3.94 in) (5.8 %) broader than the 1974 Volkswagen Golf I at 1610 mm (63.39 in). As for height, the 1992 Volkswagen Golf III stands at 1425 mm (56.10 in), giving it an extra 15 mm (0.59 in) (1.1 %) compared to the 1974 Volkswagen Golf I at 1410 mm (55.51 in).

Overall, the 1992 Volkswagen Golf III is longer, wider and taller than the 1974 Volkswagen Golf I.

Length
4020 mm158.3 in
3723 mm146.6 in
Width
1710 mm67.3 in
1610 mm63.4 in
Height
1425 mm56.1 in
1410 mm55.5 in

1992 Volkswagen Golf III Side View Left
4020 mm158.3 in 🟒 +297 mm+11.7 in (+8.0%)
1974 Volkswagen Golf I Side View Left
3723 mm146.6 in πŸ”΄ -297 mm-11.7 in (-7.4%)
1992 Volkswagen Golf III Front View
1710 mm67.3 in 🟒 +100 mm+3.9 in (+6.2%)
1974 Volkswagen Golf I Front View
1610 mm63.4 in πŸ”΄ -100 mm-3.9 in (-5.8%)
1992 Volkswagen Golf III Front View
1425 mm56.1 in 🟒 +15 mm+0.6 in (+1.1%)
1974 Volkswagen Golf I Rear View
1410 mm55.5 in πŸ”΄ -15 mm-0.6 in (-1.1%)
1992 Volkswagen Golf III
1974 Volkswagen Golf I

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

General Info

Body Style:

Hatchback
Hatchback

Model Year:

1992
1974

Production:

1991-1999 Discontinued Model
1974-1983 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

4020 mm158.3 in
🟒 +297 mm+11.7 in (+8.0%)
3723 mm146.6 in
πŸ”΄ -297 mm-11.7 in (-7.4%)

Width:

1695-1710 mm66.7-67.3 in
🟒 +85 mm+3.3 in (+5.3%) - 🟒 +100 mm+3.9 in (+6.2%)
1610 mm63.4 in
πŸ”΄ -100 mm-3.9 in (-5.8%) - πŸ”΄ -85 mm-3.3 in (-5.0%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

-
-

Height:

1405-1425 mm55.3-56.1 in
πŸ”΄ -5 mm-0.2 in (-0.4%) - 🟒 +15 mm+0.6 in (+1.1%)
1410 mm55.5 in
πŸ”΄ -15 mm-0.6 in (-1.1%) - 🟒 +5 mm+0.2 in (+0.4%)

Ground Clearance:

-
124-125 mm4.9-4.9 in

Trunk Capacity:

220-330 liter7.8-11.7 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -148 liter-5.2 cu ft (-40.2%) - πŸ”΄ -38 liter-1.3 cu ft (-10.3%)
368 liter13.0 cu ft
🟒 +38 liter+1.3 cu ft (+11.5%) - 🟒 +148 liter+5.2 cu ft (+67.3%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

577-1160 liter20.4-41.0 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -525 liter-18.5 cu ft (-47.6%) - 🟒 +58 liter+2.0 cu ft (+5.3%)
1102 liter38.9 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -58 liter-2.0 cu ft (-5.0%) - 🟒 +525 liter+18.5 cu ft (+91.0%)

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1030-1510 kg2271-3329 lbs
🟒 +200 kg+441 lbs (+24.1%) - 🟒 +760 kg+1676 lbs (+101.3%)
750-830 kg1653-1830 lbs
πŸ”΄ -760 kg-1676 lbs (-50.3%) - πŸ”΄ -200 kg-441 lbs (-19.4%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1505-1860 kg3318-4101 lbs
🟒 +255 kg+562 lbs (+20.4%) - 🟒 +690 kg+1521 lbs (+59.0%)
1170-1250 kg2579-2756 lbs
πŸ”΄ -690 kg-1521 lbs (-37.1%) - πŸ”΄ -255 kg-562 lbs (-16.9%)

Roof Load:

-
-

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

  • 13 inches
  • 15 inches
  • 14 inches
13-inch rims:
  • 5J x 13
  • 4.5J x 13
  • 13
  • 5.5J x 13
14-inch rims:
  • 6J x 14

Tire Size:

  • 175/65 R13 (W:175 | H:65 | D:13)
  • 175/65 R14 (W:175 | H:65 | D:14)
  • 175/ 65 R14 (W:175 | H:65 | D:14)
  • 175/70 R13 (W:175 | H:70 | D:13)
  • 185/60 R14 (W:185 | H:60 | D:14)
  • 195/50 R15 (W:195 | H:50 | D:15)
  • 205/50 R15 (W:205 | H:50 | D:15)
  • 175/50 R13 (W:175 | H:50 | D:13)
  • 175/70 R13 (W:175 | H:70 | D:13)
  • 185/60 R14 (W:185 | H:60 | D:14)

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