1988 Volkswagen Golf II vs. 1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class
Dimensions Comparison

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1988 Volkswagen Golf II (5-door, facelift 1987)Change Car
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1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class (W168)Change Car
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Here’s how the 1988 Volkswagen Golf II and the 1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class compare in size:

In terms of length, the 1988 Volkswagen Golf II measures 4040 mm (159.06 in), making it 465 mm (18.31 in) (11.5 %) longer than the 1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class at 3575 mm (140.75 in). Looking at width, the 1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class stretches to 1719 mm (67.68 in), making it 19 mm (0.75 in) (1.1 %) wider than the 1988 Volkswagen Golf II at 1700 mm (66.93 in). As for height, the 1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class reaches 1590 mm (62.60 in), which is 175 mm (6.89 in) (11.0 %) taller than the 1988 Volkswagen Golf II at 1415 mm (55.71 in).

Overall, the 1988 Volkswagen Golf II is longer than the 1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class, while the 1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class is wider and taller than the 1988 Volkswagen Golf II.

Length
4040 mm159.1 in
3575 mm140.7 in
Width
1700 mm66.9 in
1719 mm67.7 in
Height
1415 mm55.7 in
1590 mm62.6 in

1988 Volkswagen Golf II Side View Left
4040 mm159.1 in 🟒 +465 mm+18.3 in (+13.0%)
1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class Preview
3575 mm140.7 in πŸ”΄ -465 mm-18.3 in (-11.5%)
1988 Volkswagen Golf II Front View
1700 mm66.9 in πŸ”΄ -19 mm-0.7 in (-1.1%)
1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class Preview
1719 mm67.7 in 🟒 +19 mm+0.7 in (+1.1%)
1988 Volkswagen Golf II Front View
1415 mm55.7 in πŸ”΄ -175 mm-6.9 in (-11.0%)
1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class Preview
1590 mm62.6 in 🟒 +175 mm+6.9 in (+12.4%)
1988 Volkswagen Golf II
1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class

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

General Info

Body Style:

Hatchback
Hatchback

Model Year:

1988
1997

Production:

1987-1991 Discontinued Model
1997-2001 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

3985-4040 mm156.9-159.1 in
🟒 +410 mm+16.1 in (+11.5%) - 🟒 +465 mm+18.3 in (+13.0%)
3575 mm140.7 in
πŸ”΄ -465 mm-18.3 in (-11.5%) - πŸ”΄ -410 mm-16.1 in (-10.3%)

Width:

1665-1700 mm65.6-66.9 in
πŸ”΄ -54 mm-2.1 in (-3.1%) - πŸ”΄ -19 mm-0.7 in (-1.1%)
1719 mm67.7 in
🟒 +19 mm+0.7 in (+1.1%) - 🟒 +54 mm+2.1 in (+3.2%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

-
-

Height:

1405-1415 mm55.3-55.7 in
πŸ”΄ -185 mm-7.3 in (-11.6%) - πŸ”΄ -175 mm-6.9 in (-11.0%)
1590 mm62.6 in
🟒 +175 mm+6.9 in (+12.4%) - 🟒 +185 mm+7.3 in (+13.2%)

Ground Clearance:

-
-

Trunk Capacity:

230-345 liter8.1-12.2 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -160 liter-5.7 cu ft (-41.0%) - πŸ”΄ -5 liter-0.2 cu ft (-1.4%)
350-390 liter12.4-13.8 cu ft
🟒 +5 liter+0.2 cu ft (+1.4%) - 🟒 +160 liter+5.7 cu ft (+69.6%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

1030-1145 liter36.4-40.4 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -670 liter-23.7 cu ft (-39.4%) - πŸ”΄ -555 liter-19.6 cu ft (-32.6%)
1700 liter60.0 cu ft
🟒 +555 liter+19.6 cu ft (+48.5%) - 🟒 +670 liter+23.7 cu ft (+65.0%)

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

910-1105 kg2006-2436 lbs
πŸ”΄ -275 kg-606 lbs (-23.2%) - 🟒 +85 kg+187 lbs (+8.3%)
1020-1185 kg2249-2612 lbs
πŸ”΄ -85 kg-187 lbs (-7.7%) - 🟒 +275 kg+606 lbs (+30.2%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1370-1570 kg3020-3461 lbs
πŸ”΄ -190 kg-419 lbs (-12.2%) - 🟒 +90 kg+198 lbs (+6.1%)
1480-1560 kg3263-3439 lbs
πŸ”΄ -90 kg-198 lbs (-5.7%) - 🟒 +190 kg+419 lbs (+13.9%)

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
15-inch rims:
  • 5.5J x 15
  • 5J X 15

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)
  • 155/70 R15 (W:155 | H:70 | D:15)
  • 155/70R15 (W:155 | H:70 | D:15)
  • 175/65 R15 (W:175 | H:65 | D:15)
  • 195/50 R15 (W:195 | H:50 | D:15)
  • 195/50R15 (W:195 | H:50 | D:15)

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