1988 Volkswagen Golf II vs. 2021 Kia EV6
Dimensions Comparison

Compare the size of two cars side by side and see their differences at a glance. Simply enter the vehicle names, and our tool creates a clear visual comparison of their length, width, and height. This makes it easy to find out which car is longer, wider, or taller, and helps you better understand their overall proportions. Whether you are checking if a car will fit in your garage, comparing everyday models, or exploring larger SUVs, this tool provides a straightforward way to see all key dimensions in one place.

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1988 Volkswagen Golf II (3-door, facelift 1987)Change Car
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2021 Kia EV6Change Car
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Here’s how the 1988 Volkswagen Golf II and the 2021 Kia EV6 compare in size:

In terms of length, the 2021 Kia EV6 comes in at 4695 mm (184.84 in), giving it a 655 mm (25.79 in) (14.0 %) advantage over the 1988 Volkswagen Golf II at 4040 mm (159.06 in). Looking at width, the 2021 Kia EV6 stretches to 1890 mm (74.41 in), making it 190 mm (7.48 in) (10.1 %) wider than the 1988 Volkswagen Golf II at 1700 mm (66.93 in). As for height, the 2021 Kia EV6 reaches 1550 mm (61.02 in), which is 135 mm (5.31 in) (8.7 %) taller than the 1988 Volkswagen Golf II at 1415 mm (55.71 in).

Overall, the 2021 Kia EV6 is longer, wider and taller than the 1988 Volkswagen Golf II.

Length
4040 mm159.1 in
4695 mm184.8 in
Width
1700 mm66.9 in
1890 mm74.4 in
Height
1415 mm55.7 in
1550 mm61.0 in

1988 Volkswagen Golf II Side View Right
4040 mm159.1 in πŸ”΄ -655 mm-25.8 in (-14.0%)
2021 Kia EV6 Side View Left
4695 mm184.8 in 🟒 +655 mm+25.8 in (+16.2%)
1988 Volkswagen Golf II Front View
1700 mm66.9 in πŸ”΄ -190 mm-7.5 in (-10.1%)
2021 Kia EV6 Front View
1890 mm74.4 in 🟒 +190 mm+7.5 in (+11.2%)
1988 Volkswagen Golf II Rear View
1415 mm55.7 in πŸ”΄ -135 mm-5.3 in (-8.7%)
2021 Kia EV6 Rear View
1550 mm61.0 in 🟒 +135 mm+5.3 in (+9.5%)
1988 Volkswagen Golf II
2021 Kia EV6

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

General Info

Body Style:

Hatchback
SUV

Model Year:

1988
2021

Production:

1987-1991 Discontinued Model
2021-2024 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

3985-4040 mm156.9-159.1 in
πŸ”΄ -710 mm-28.0 in (-15.1%) - πŸ”΄ -640 mm-25.2 in (-13.7%)
4680-4695 mm184.3-184.8 in
🟒 +640 mm+25.2 in (+15.8%) - 🟒 +710 mm+28.0 in (+17.8%)

Width:

1665-1700 mm65.6-66.9 in
πŸ”΄ -225 mm-8.9 in (-11.9%) - πŸ”΄ -180 mm-7.1 in (-9.6%)
1880-1890 mm74.0-74.4 in
🟒 +180 mm+7.1 in (+10.6%) - 🟒 +225 mm+8.9 in (+13.5%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

-
-

Height:

1400-1415 mm55.1-55.7 in
πŸ”΄ -150 mm-5.9 in (-9.7%) - πŸ”΄ -130 mm-5.1 in (-8.4%)
1550 mm61.0 in
🟒 +130 mm+5.1 in (+9.2%) - 🟒 +150 mm+5.9 in (+10.7%)

Ground Clearance:

-
155-160 mm6.1-6.3 in

Trunk Capacity:

230-345 liter8.1-12.2 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -290 liter-10.2 cu ft (-55.8%) - πŸ”΄ -135 liter-4.8 cu ft (-28.1%)
480-520 liter17.0-18.4 cu ft
🟒 +135 liter+4.8 cu ft (+39.1%) - 🟒 +290 liter+10.2 cu ft (+126.1%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

1030-1145 liter36.4-40.4 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -270 liter-9.5 cu ft (-20.8%) - πŸ”΄ -115 liter-4.1 cu ft (-9.1%)
1260-1300 liter44.5-45.9 cu ft
🟒 +115 liter+4.1 cu ft (+10.0%) - 🟒 +270 liter+9.5 cu ft (+26.2%)

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

885-1195 kg1951-2635 lbs
πŸ”΄ -1240 kg-2734 lbs (-58.4%) - πŸ”΄ -605 kg-1334 lbs (-33.6%)
1800-2125 kg3968-4685 lbs
🟒 +605 kg+1334 lbs (+50.6%) - 🟒 +1240 kg+2734 lbs (+140.1%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1370-1640 kg3020-3616 lbs
πŸ”΄ -1240 kg-2734 lbs (-47.5%) - πŸ”΄ -700 kg-1543 lbs (-29.9%)
2340-2610 kg5159-5754 lbs
🟒 +700 kg+1543 lbs (+42.7%) - 🟒 +1240 kg+2734 lbs (+90.5%)

Roof Load:

-
80 kg176 lbs

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

13-inch rims:
  • 5.5J x 13
  • 5J x 13
14-inch rims:
  • 6J x 14
15-inch rims:
  • 6.5J x 15
  • 6J x 15
19-inch rims:
  • 7.5J x 19
21-inch rims:
  • 8.5J x 21

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)
  • 205/50 R15 (W:205 | H:50 | D:15)
  • 235/55 R19 (W:235 | H:55 | D:19)
  • 255/40 R21 (W:255 | H:40 | D:21)

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