1988 Volkswagen Golf II vs. 2008 Seat Ibiza IV
Dimensions Comparison

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1988 Volkswagen Golf II (5-door, facelift 1987)Change Car
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2008 Seat Ibiza IVChange Car
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Here’s how the 1988 Volkswagen Golf II and the 2008 Seat Ibiza IV compare in size:

In terms of length, the 2008 Seat Ibiza IV comes in at 4088 mm (160.94 in), giving it a 48 mm (1.89 in) (1.2 %) 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 7 mm (0.28 in) (0.4 %) broader than the 2008 Seat Ibiza IV at 1693 mm (66.65 in). As for height, the 2008 Seat Ibiza IV reaches 1445 mm (56.89 in), which is 30 mm (1.18 in) (2.1 %) taller than the 1988 Volkswagen Golf II at 1415 mm (55.71 in).

Overall, the 1988 Volkswagen Golf II is wider than the 2008 Seat Ibiza IV, while the 2008 Seat Ibiza IV is longer and taller than the 1988 Volkswagen Golf II.

Length
4040 mm159.1 in
4088 mm160.9 in
Width
1700 mm66.9 in
1693 mm66.7 in
Height
1415 mm55.7 in
1445 mm56.9 in

1988 Volkswagen Golf II Side View Left
4040 mm159.1 in πŸ”΄ -48 mm-1.9 in (-1.2%)
2008 Seat Ibiza IV Side View Left
4088 mm160.9 in 🟒 +48 mm+1.9 in (+1.2%)
1988 Volkswagen Golf II Front View
1700 mm66.9 in 🟒 +7 mm+0.3 in (+0.4%)
2008 Seat Ibiza IV Preview
1693 mm66.7 in πŸ”΄ -7 mm-0.3 in (-0.4%)
1988 Volkswagen Golf II Front View
1415 mm55.7 in πŸ”΄ -30 mm-1.2 in (-2.1%)
2008 Seat Ibiza IV Preview
1445 mm56.9 in 🟒 +30 mm+1.2 in (+2.1%)
1988 Volkswagen Golf II
2008 Seat Ibiza IV

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

General Info

Body Style:

Hatchback
Hatchback

Model Year:

1988
2008

Production:

1987-1991 Discontinued Model
2008-2012 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

3985-4040 mm156.9-159.1 in
πŸ”΄ -103 mm-4.1 in (-2.5%) - 🟒 +6 mm+0.2 in (+0.1%)
4034-4088 mm158.8-160.9 in
πŸ”΄ -6 mm-0.2 in (-0.1%) - 🟒 +103 mm+4.1 in (+2.6%)

Width:

1665-1700 mm65.6-66.9 in
πŸ”΄ -28 mm-1.1 in (-1.7%) - 🟒 +7 mm+0.3 in (+0.4%)
1693 mm66.7 in
πŸ”΄ -7 mm-0.3 in (-0.4%) - 🟒 +28 mm+1.1 in (+1.7%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

-
-

Height:

1405-1415 mm55.3-55.7 in
πŸ”΄ -40 mm-1.6 in (-2.8%) - πŸ”΄ -26 mm-1.0 in (-1.8%)
1445 mm56.9 in
🟒 +26 mm+1.0 in (+1.8%) - 🟒 +40 mm+1.6 in (+2.8%)

Ground Clearance:

-
-

Trunk Capacity:

230-345 liter8.1-12.2 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -62 liter-2.2 cu ft (-21.2%) - 🟒 +109 liter+3.8 cu ft (+46.2%)
236-292 liter8.3-10.3 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -109 liter-3.8 cu ft (-31.6%) - 🟒 +62 liter+2.2 cu ft (+27.0%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

1030-1145 liter36.4-40.4 cu ft
🟒 +92 liter+3.2 cu ft (+9.8%) - 🟒 +207 liter+7.3 cu ft (+22.1%)
938 liter33.1 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -207 liter-7.3 cu ft (-18.1%) - πŸ”΄ -92 liter-3.2 cu ft (-8.9%)

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

910-1105 kg2006-2436 lbs
πŸ”΄ -357 kg-787 lbs (-28.2%) - 🟒 +131 kg+289 lbs (+13.4%)
974-1267 kg2147-2793 lbs
πŸ”΄ -131 kg-289 lbs (-11.9%) - 🟒 +357 kg+787 lbs (+39.2%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1370-1570 kg3020-3461 lbs
πŸ”΄ -335 kg-739 lbs (-19.6%) - 🟒 +95 kg+209 lbs (+6.4%)
1475-1705 kg3252-3759 lbs
πŸ”΄ -95 kg-209 lbs (-6.1%) - 🟒 +335 kg+739 lbs (+24.5%)

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:
  • 5.0J x 14
  • 5.0 J x 14
  • 5J x 14
15-inch rims:
  • 6.0J x 15
  • 6J x 15
16-inch rims:
  • 7.0J x 16
  • 7J x 16
17-inch rims:
  • 7.0J x 17
  • 7J x 17

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 R14 (W:175 | H:70 | D:14)
  • 185/60 R15 (W:185 | H:60 | D:15)
  • 215/40 R17 (W:215 | H:40 | D:17)
  • 215/45 R16 (W:215 | H:45 | D:16)

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