1988 Volkswagen Golf II vs. 2005 Volkswagen Polo IV
Dimensions Comparison

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1988 Volkswagen Golf II (5-door, facelift 1987)Change Car
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2005 Volkswagen Polo IV (9N, facelift 2005)Change Car
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Here’s how the 1988 Volkswagen Golf II and the 2005 Volkswagen Polo IV compare in size:

In terms of length, the 1988 Volkswagen Golf II measures 4040 mm (159.06 in), making it 124 mm (4.88 in) (3.1 %) longer than the 2005 Volkswagen Polo IV at 3916 mm (154.17 in). Looking at width, the 1988 Volkswagen Golf II spans 1700 mm (66.93 in), which is 50 mm (1.97 in) (2.9 %) broader than the 2005 Volkswagen Polo IV at 1650 mm (64.96 in). As for height, the 2005 Volkswagen Polo IV reaches 1467 mm (57.76 in), which is 52 mm (2.05 in) (3.5 %) taller than the 1988 Volkswagen Golf II at 1415 mm (55.71 in).

Overall, the 1988 Volkswagen Golf II is longer and wider than the 2005 Volkswagen Polo IV, while the 2005 Volkswagen Polo IV is taller than the 1988 Volkswagen Golf II.

Length
4040 mm159.1 in
3916 mm154.2 in
Width
1700 mm66.9 in
1650 mm65.0 in
Height
1415 mm55.7 in
1467 mm57.8 in

1988 Volkswagen Golf II Side View Left
4040 mm159.1 in 🟒 +124 mm+4.9 in (+3.2%)
2005 Volkswagen Polo IV Preview
3916 mm154.2 in πŸ”΄ -124 mm-4.9 in (-3.1%)
1988 Volkswagen Golf II Front View
1700 mm66.9 in 🟒 +50 mm+2.0 in (+3.0%)
2005 Volkswagen Polo IV Preview
1650 mm65.0 in πŸ”΄ -50 mm-2.0 in (-2.9%)
1988 Volkswagen Golf II Front View
1415 mm55.7 in πŸ”΄ -52 mm-2.0 in (-3.5%)
2005 Volkswagen Polo IV Preview
1467 mm57.8 in 🟒 +52 mm+2.0 in (+3.7%)
1988 Volkswagen Golf II
2005 Volkswagen Polo IV

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

General Info

Body Style:

Hatchback
Hatchback

Model Year:

1988
2005

Production:

1987-1991 Discontinued Model
n/a

Dimensions

Length:

3985-4040 mm156.9-159.1 in
🟒 +69 mm+2.7 in (+1.8%) - 🟒 +143 mm+5.6 in (+3.7%)
3897-3916 mm153.4-154.2 in
πŸ”΄ -143 mm-5.6 in (-3.5%) - πŸ”΄ -69 mm-2.7 in (-1.7%)

Width:

1665-1700 mm65.6-66.9 in
🟒 +15 mm+0.6 in (+0.9%) - 🟒 +50 mm+2.0 in (+3.0%)
1650 mm65.0 in
πŸ”΄ -50 mm-2.0 in (-2.9%) - πŸ”΄ -15 mm-0.6 in (-0.9%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

-
1931 mm76.0 in

Height:

1405-1415 mm55.3-55.7 in
πŸ”΄ -62 mm-2.4 in (-4.2%) - πŸ”΄ -44 mm-1.7 in (-3.0%)
1459-1467 mm57.4-57.8 in
🟒 +44 mm+1.7 in (+3.1%) - 🟒 +62 mm+2.4 in (+4.4%)

Ground Clearance:

-
-

Trunk Capacity:

230-345 liter8.1-12.2 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -40 liter-1.4 cu ft (-14.8%) - 🟒 +75 liter+2.6 cu ft (+27.8%)
270 liter9.5 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -75 liter-2.6 cu ft (-21.7%) - 🟒 +40 liter+1.4 cu ft (+17.4%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

1030-1145 liter36.4-40.4 cu ft
🟒 +115 liter+4.1 cu ft (+11.2%)
1030 liter36.4 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -115 liter-4.1 cu ft (-10.0%)

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

910-1105 kg2006-2436 lbs
πŸ”΄ -240 kg-529 lbs (-20.9%) - 🟒 +89 kg+196 lbs (+8.8%)
1016-1150 kg2240-2535 lbs
πŸ”΄ -89 kg-196 lbs (-8.1%) - 🟒 +240 kg+529 lbs (+26.4%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1370-1570 kg3020-3461 lbs
πŸ”΄ -380 kg-838 lbs (-21.7%)
1570-1750 kg3461-3858 lbs
🟒 +380 kg+838 lbs (+27.7%)

Roof Load:

-
75 kg165 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
14-inch rims:
  • 5J x 14
  • 14
  • 6J x 14
15-inch rims:
  • 6J x 15
16-inch rims:
  • 6.5J x 16

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)
  • 165/70 R14 (W:165 | H:70 | D:14)
  • 185/60 R14 (W:185 | H:60 | D:14)
  • 195/55 R15 (W:195 | H:55 | D:15)
  • 205/45 R16 (W:205 | H:45 | D:16)

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