Compare Dimensions Side by Side 1988 Volkswagen Golf II vs. 1974 Volkswagen Golf I
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Here’s how the 1988 Volkswagen Golf II and the 1974 Volkswagen Golf I compare in size:
In terms of length, the 1988 Volkswagen Golf II measures 4040 mm (159.06 in), making it 317 mm (12.48 in) (7.8 %) longer than the 1974 Volkswagen Golf I at 3723 mm (146.57 in). Looking at width, the 1988 Volkswagen Golf II spans 1700 mm (66.93 in), which is 90 mm (3.54 in) (5.3 %) broader than the 1974 Volkswagen Golf I at 1610 mm (63.39 in). As for height, the 1988 Volkswagen Golf II stands at 1415 mm (55.71 in), giving it an extra 5 mm (0.20 in) (0.4 %) compared to the 1974 Volkswagen Golf I at 1410 mm (55.51 in).
Overall, the 1988 Volkswagen Golf II is longer, wider and taller than the 1974 Volkswagen Golf I.
Length
4040 mm159.1 in
3723 mm146.6 in
Width
1700 mm66.9 in
1610 mm63.4 in
Height
1415 mm55.7 in
1410 mm55.5 in
4040 mm159.1 in🟢 +317 mm+12.5 in (+8.5%)
3723 mm146.6 in🔴 -317 mm-12.5 in (-7.8%)
1700 mm66.9 in🟢 +90 mm+3.5 in (+5.6%)
1610 mm63.4 in🔴 -90 mm-3.5 in (-5.3%)
1415 mm55.7 in🟢 +5 mm+0.2 in (+0.4%)
1410 mm55.5 in🔴 -5 mm-0.2 in (-0.4%)
1988 Volkswagen Golf II
1974 Volkswagen Golf I
Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More
General Info
Body Style:
Hatchback
Hatchback
Model Year:
1988
1974
Production:
1987-1991 Discontinued Model
1974-1983 Discontinued Model
Dimensions
Length:
3985-4040 mm156.9-159.1 in 🟢 +262 mm+10.3 in (+7.0%) - 🟢 +317 mm+12.5 in (+8.5%)
3723 mm146.6 in 🔴 -317 mm-12.5 in (-7.8%) - 🔴 -262 mm-10.3 in (-6.6%)
Width:
1665-1700 mm65.6-66.9 in 🟢 +55 mm+2.2 in (+3.4%) - 🟢 +90 mm+3.5 in (+5.6%)
1610 mm63.4 in 🔴 -90 mm-3.5 in (-5.3%) - 🔴 -55 mm-2.2 in (-3.3%)
Width (Folded Mirrors):
-
-
Width (Opened Mirrors):
-
-
Height:
1405-1415 mm55.3-55.7 in 🔴 -5 mm-0.2 in (-0.4%) - 🟢 +5 mm+0.2 in (+0.4%)
1410 mm55.5 in 🔴 -5 mm-0.2 in (-0.4%) - 🟢 +5 mm+0.2 in (+0.4%)
Ground Clearance:
-
124-125 mm4.9-4.9 in
Trunk Capacity:
230-345 liter8.1-12.2 cu ft 🔴 -138 liter-4.9 cu ft (-37.5%) - 🔴 -23 liter-0.8 cu ft (-6.2%)
368 liter13.0 cu ft 🟢 +23 liter+0.8 cu ft (+6.7%) - 🟢 +138 liter+4.9 cu ft (+60.0%)
Trunk Capacity (Max):
1030-1145 liter36.4-40.4 cu ft 🔴 -72 liter-2.5 cu ft (-6.5%) - 🟢 +43 liter+1.5 cu ft (+3.9%)
1102 liter38.9 cu ft 🔴 -43 liter-1.5 cu ft (-3.8%) - 🟢 +72 liter+2.5 cu ft (+7.0%)
