1988 Volkswagen Golf II vs. 1988 Volkswagen Jetta II
Dimensions Comparison

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1988 Volkswagen Golf II (5-door, facelift 1987)Change Car
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1988 Volkswagen Jetta II (2-doors, facelift 1987)Change Car
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Here’s how the 1988 Volkswagen Golf II and the 1988 Volkswagen Jetta II compare in size:

In terms of length, the 1988 Volkswagen Jetta II comes in at 4385 mm (172.64 in), giving it a 345 mm (13.58 in) (7.9 %) advantage over the 1988 Volkswagen Golf II at 4040 mm (159.06 in). Looking at width, the 1988 Volkswagen Golf II spans 1700 mm (66.93 in), which is 25 mm (0.98 in) (1.5 %) broader than the 1988 Volkswagen Jetta II at 1675 mm (65.94 in). Both models rise to the same height of 1415 mm (55.71 in).

Overall, the 1988 Volkswagen Golf II is wider than the 1988 Volkswagen Jetta II, while the 1988 Volkswagen Jetta II is longer than the 1988 Volkswagen Golf II, and both share the same height.

Length
4040 mm159.1 in
4385 mm172.6 in
Width
1700 mm66.9 in
1675 mm65.9 in
Height
1415 mm55.7 in
1415 mm55.7 in

1988 Volkswagen Golf II Side View Left
4040 mm159.1 in πŸ”΄ -345 mm-13.6 in (-7.9%)
1988 Volkswagen Jetta II Preview
4385 mm172.6 in 🟒 +345 mm+13.6 in (+8.5%)
1988 Volkswagen Golf II Front View
1700 mm66.9 in 🟒 +25 mm+1.0 in (+1.5%)
1988 Volkswagen Jetta II Preview
1675 mm65.9 in πŸ”΄ -25 mm-1.0 in (-1.5%)
1988 Volkswagen Golf II Front View
1415 mm55.7 in
1988 Volkswagen Jetta II Preview
1415 mm55.7 in
1988 Volkswagen Golf II
1988 Volkswagen Jetta II

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

General Info

Body Style:

Hatchback
Sedan

Model Year:

1988
1988

Production:

1987-1991 Discontinued Model
1987-1991 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

3985-4040 mm156.9-159.1 in
πŸ”΄ -400 mm-15.7 in (-9.1%) - πŸ”΄ -345 mm-13.6 in (-7.9%)
4385 mm172.6 in
🟒 +345 mm+13.6 in (+8.5%) - 🟒 +400 mm+15.7 in (+10.0%)

Width:

1665-1700 mm65.6-66.9 in
πŸ”΄ -10 mm-0.4 in (-0.6%) - 🟒 +25 mm+1.0 in (+1.5%)
1675 mm65.9 in
πŸ”΄ -25 mm-1.0 in (-1.5%) - 🟒 +10 mm+0.4 in (+0.6%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

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Width (Opened Mirrors):

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Height:

1405-1415 mm55.3-55.7 in
πŸ”΄ -10 mm-0.4 in (-0.7%)
1415 mm55.7 in
🟒 +10 mm+0.4 in (+0.7%)

Ground Clearance:

-
-

Trunk Capacity:

230-345 liter8.1-12.2 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -345 liter-12.2 cu ft (-60.0%) - πŸ”΄ -230 liter-8.1 cu ft (-40.0%)
575 liter20.3 cu ft
🟒 +230 liter+8.1 cu ft (+66.7%) - 🟒 +345 liter+12.2 cu ft (+150.0%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

1030-1145 liter36.4-40.4 cu ft
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Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

910-1105 kg2006-2436 lbs
πŸ”΄ -55 kg-121 lbs (-5.7%) - 🟒 +140 kg+309 lbs (+14.5%)
965 kg2127 lbs
πŸ”΄ -140 kg-309 lbs (-12.7%) - 🟒 +55 kg+121 lbs (+6.0%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1370-1570 kg3020-3461 lbs
πŸ”΄ -100 kg-220 lbs (-6.8%) - 🟒 +100 kg+220 lbs (+6.8%)
1470 kg3241 lbs
πŸ”΄ -100 kg-220 lbs (-6.4%) - 🟒 +100 kg+220 lbs (+7.3%)

Roof Load:

-
-

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
  • 13 inches

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)
  • 175/70 R13 (W:175 | H:70 | D:13)

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