Here’s how 1984 Volkswagen Golf II and 2017 Volkswagen Golf VII compare in size: 2017 Volkswagen Golf VII is longer than 1984 Volkswagen Golf II, providing extra length. 2017 Volkswagen Golf VII is wider than 1984 Volkswagen Golf II, giving it a broader stance. 2017 Volkswagen Golf VII is taller than 1984 Volkswagen Golf II, adding extra vertical space.
Length
3985 mm156.9 in
4276 mm168.3 in
Width
1680 mm66.1 in
1799 mm70.8 in
Height
1415 mm55.7 in
1492 mm58.7 in
3985 mm156.9 in🔴 -291 mm-11.5 in (-6.8%)
4276 mm168.3 in🟢 +291 mm+11.5 in (+7.3%)
1680 mm66.1 in🔴 -119 mm-4.7 in (-6.6%)
1799 mm70.8 in🟢 +119 mm+4.7 in (+7.1%)
1415 mm55.7 in🔴 -77 mm-3.0 in (-5.2%)
1492 mm58.7 in🟢 +77 mm+3.0 in (+5.4%)
1984 Volkswagen Golf II
2017 Volkswagen Golf VII
Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More
General Info
Body Style:
Hatchback
Hatchback
Model Year:
1984
2017
Production:
1983-1987 Discontinued Model
2017-2021 Discontinued Model
Dimensions
Length:
3985 mm156.9 in 🔴 -291 mm-11.5 in (-6.8%) - 🔴 -273 mm-10.7 in (-6.4%)
4258-4276 mm167.6-168.3 in 🟢 +273 mm+10.7 in (+6.9%) - 🟢 +291 mm+11.5 in (+7.3%)
Width:
1665-1680 mm65.6-66.1 in 🔴 -134 mm-5.3 in (-7.4%) - 🔴 -110 mm-4.3 in (-6.1%)
1790-1799 mm70.5-70.8 in 🟢 +110 mm+4.3 in (+6.5%) - 🟢 +134 mm+5.3 in (+8.0%)
Width (Folded Mirrors):
-
-
Width (Opened Mirrors):
-
2027 mm79.8 in
Height:
1405-1415 mm55.3-55.7 in 🔴 -87 mm-3.4 in (-5.8%) - 🔴 -21 mm-0.8 in (-1.5%)
1436-1492 mm56.5-58.7 in 🟢 +21 mm+0.8 in (+1.5%) - 🟢 +87 mm+3.4 in (+6.2%)
Ground Clearance:
120 mm4.7 in 🔴 -23 mm-0.9 in (-16.1%) - 🔴 -2 mm-0.1 in (-1.6%)
122-143 mm4.8-5.6 in 🟢 +2 mm+0.1 in (+1.7%) - 🟢 +23 mm+0.9 in (+19.2%)
Trunk Capacity:
345 liter12.2 cu ft 🔴 -148 liter-5.2 cu ft (-30.0%) - 🟢 +73 liter+2.6 cu ft (+26.8%)
272-493 liter9.6-17.4 cu ft 🔴 -73 liter-2.6 cu ft (-21.2%) - 🟢 +148 liter+5.2 cu ft (+42.9%)
Trunk Capacity (Max):
1145 liter40.4 cu ft 🔴 -376 liter-13.3 cu ft (-24.7%) - 🔴 -17 liter-0.6 cu ft (-1.5%)
1162-1521 liter41.0-53.7 cu ft 🟢 +17 liter+0.6 cu ft (+1.5%) - 🟢 +376 liter+13.3 cu ft (+32.8%)
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