1988 Volkswagen Golf II vs. 2020 Audi A5 Sportback
Dimensions Comparison

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1988 Volkswagen Golf II (5-door, facelift 1987)Change Car
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Here’s how the 1988 Volkswagen Golf II and the 2020 Audi A5 Sportback compare in size:

In terms of length, the 2020 Audi A5 Sportback comes in at 4757 mm (187.28 in), giving it a 717 mm (28.23 in) (15.1 %) advantage over the 1988 Volkswagen Golf II at 4040 mm (159.06 in). Looking at width, the 2020 Audi A5 Sportback stretches to 1843 mm (72.56 in), making it 143 mm (5.63 in) (7.8 %) wider than the 1988 Volkswagen Golf II at 1700 mm (66.93 in). As for height, the 1988 Volkswagen Golf II stands at 1415 mm (55.71 in), giving it an extra 17 mm (0.67 in) (1.2 %) compared to the 2020 Audi A5 Sportback at 1398 mm (55.04 in).

Overall, the 1988 Volkswagen Golf II is taller than the 2020 Audi A5 Sportback, while the 2020 Audi A5 Sportback is longer and wider than the 1988 Volkswagen Golf II.

Length
4040 mm159.1 in
4757 mm187.3 in
Width
1700 mm66.9 in
1843 mm72.6 in
Height
1415 mm55.7 in
1398 mm55.0 in

1988 Volkswagen Golf II Side View Left
4040 mm159.1 in πŸ”΄ -717 mm-28.2 in (-15.1%)
2020 Audi A5 Sportback Side View Left
4757 mm187.3 in 🟒 +717 mm+28.2 in (+17.7%)
1988 Volkswagen Golf II Front View
1700 mm66.9 in πŸ”΄ -143 mm-5.6 in (-7.8%)
2020 Audi A5 Sportback Front View
1843 mm72.6 in 🟒 +143 mm+5.6 in (+8.4%)
1988 Volkswagen Golf II Front View
1415 mm55.7 in 🟒 +17 mm+0.7 in (+1.2%)
2020 Audi A5 Sportback Rear View
1398 mm55.0 in πŸ”΄ -17 mm-0.7 in (-1.2%)
1988 Volkswagen Golf II
2020 Audi A5 Sportback

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

General Info

Body Style:

Hatchback
Coupe

Model Year:

1988
2020

Production:

1987-1991 Discontinued Model
2019-2024 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

3985-4040 mm156.9-159.1 in
πŸ”΄ -772 mm-30.4 in (-16.2%) - πŸ”΄ -717 mm-28.2 in (-15.1%)
4757 mm187.3 in
🟒 +717 mm+28.2 in (+17.7%) - 🟒 +772 mm+30.4 in (+19.4%)

Width:

1665-1700 mm65.6-66.9 in
πŸ”΄ -178 mm-7.0 in (-9.7%) - πŸ”΄ -143 mm-5.6 in (-7.8%)
1843 mm72.6 in
🟒 +143 mm+5.6 in (+8.4%) - 🟒 +178 mm+7.0 in (+10.7%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

-
2029 mm79.9 in

Height:

1405-1415 mm55.3-55.7 in
🟒 +7 mm+0.3 in (+0.5%) - 🟒 +29 mm+1.1 in (+2.1%)
1386-1398 mm54.6-55.0 in
πŸ”΄ -29 mm-1.1 in (-2.0%) - πŸ”΄ -7 mm-0.3 in (-0.5%)

Ground Clearance:

-
-

Trunk Capacity:

230-345 liter8.1-12.2 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -235 liter-8.3 cu ft (-50.5%) - πŸ”΄ -45 liter-1.6 cu ft (-11.5%)
390-465 liter13.8-16.4 cu ft
🟒 +45 liter+1.6 cu ft (+13.0%) - 🟒 +235 liter+8.3 cu ft (+102.2%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

1030-1145 liter36.4-40.4 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -250 liter-8.8 cu ft (-19.5%) - πŸ”΄ -55 liter-1.9 cu ft (-4.6%)
1200-1280 liter42.4-45.2 cu ft
🟒 +55 liter+1.9 cu ft (+4.8%) - 🟒 +250 liter+8.8 cu ft (+24.3%)

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

910-1105 kg2006-2436 lbs
πŸ”΄ -790 kg-1742 lbs (-46.5%) - πŸ”΄ -370 kg-816 lbs (-25.1%)
1475-1700 kg3252-3748 lbs
🟒 +370 kg+816 lbs (+33.5%) - 🟒 +790 kg+1742 lbs (+86.8%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1370-1570 kg3020-3461 lbs
πŸ”΄ -960 kg-2116 lbs (-41.2%) - πŸ”΄ -475 kg-1047 lbs (-23.2%)
2045-2330 kg4508-5137 lbs
🟒 +475 kg+1047 lbs (+30.3%) - 🟒 +960 kg+2116 lbs (+70.1%)

Roof Load:

-
90 kg198 lbs

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

13-inch rims:
  • 5J x 13
  • 5.5J x 13
14-inch rims:
  • 6J x 14
15-inch rims:
  • 6.5J x 15
17-inch rims:
  • 7.5J x 17
18-inch rims:
  • 8.5J x 18
19-inch rims:
  • 8.5J x 19
20-inch rims:
  • 9J x 20

Tire Size:

  • 155/65 R13 (W:155 | H:65 | D:13)
  • 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)
  • 225/50 R17 94Y (W:225 | H:50 | D:17)
  • 225/50 R17 (W:225 | H:50 | D:17)
  • 225/50 R17 98 Y XL (W:225 | H:50 | D:17)
  • 245/40 R18 (W:245 | H:40 | D:18)
  • 255/35 R19 (W:255 | H:35 | D:19)
  • 265/30 R20 (W:265 | H:30 | D:20)

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