1984 Volkswagen Golf II vs. 1988 Volkswagen Jetta II
Dimensions Comparison

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1984 Volkswagen Golf II (5-door)Change Car
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1988 Volkswagen Jetta II (2-doors, facelift 1987)Change Car
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Here’s how the 1984 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 400 mm (15.75 in) (9.1 %) advantage over the 1984 Volkswagen Golf II at 3985 mm (156.89 in). Looking at width, the 1984 Volkswagen Golf II spans 1680 mm (66.14 in), which is 5 mm (0.20 in) (0.3 %) 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 1984 Volkswagen Golf II is wider than the 1988 Volkswagen Jetta II, while the 1988 Volkswagen Jetta II is longer than the 1984 Volkswagen Golf II, and both share the same height.

Length
3985 mm156.9 in
4385 mm172.6 in
Width
1680 mm66.1 in
1675 mm65.9 in
Height
1415 mm55.7 in
1415 mm55.7 in

1984 Volkswagen Golf II Preview
3985 mm156.9 in πŸ”΄ -400 mm-15.7 in (-9.1%)
1988 Volkswagen Jetta II Preview
4385 mm172.6 in 🟒 +400 mm+15.7 in (+10.0%)
1984 Volkswagen Golf II Preview
1680 mm66.1 in 🟒 +5 mm+0.2 in (+0.3%)
1988 Volkswagen Jetta II Preview
1675 mm65.9 in πŸ”΄ -5 mm-0.2 in (-0.3%)
1984 Volkswagen Golf II Preview
1415 mm55.7 in
1988 Volkswagen Jetta II Preview
1415 mm55.7 in
1984 Volkswagen Golf II
1988 Volkswagen Jetta II

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

General Info

Body Style:

Hatchback
Sedan

Model Year:

1984
1988

Production:

1983-1987 Discontinued Model
1987-1991 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

3985 mm156.9 in
πŸ”΄ -400 mm-15.7 in (-9.1%)
4385 mm172.6 in
🟒 +400 mm+15.7 in (+10.0%)

Width:

1665-1680 mm65.6-66.1 in
πŸ”΄ -10 mm-0.4 in (-0.6%) - 🟒 +5 mm+0.2 in (+0.3%)
1675 mm65.9 in
πŸ”΄ -5 mm-0.2 in (-0.3%) - 🟒 +10 mm+0.4 in (+0.6%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

-
-

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:

120 mm4.7 in
-

Trunk Capacity:

345 liter12.2 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -230 liter-8.1 cu ft (-40.0%)
575 liter20.3 cu ft
🟒 +230 liter+8.1 cu ft (+66.7%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

1145 liter40.4 cu ft
-

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

865-940 kg1907-2072 lbs
πŸ”΄ -100 kg-220 lbs (-10.4%) - πŸ”΄ -25 kg-55 lbs (-2.6%)
965 kg2127 lbs
🟒 +25 kg+55 lbs (+2.7%) - 🟒 +100 kg+220 lbs (+11.6%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1360-1430 kg2998-3153 lbs
πŸ”΄ -110 kg-243 lbs (-7.5%) - πŸ”΄ -40 kg-88 lbs (-2.7%)
1470 kg3241 lbs
🟒 +40 kg+88 lbs (+2.8%) - 🟒 +110 kg+243 lbs (+8.1%)

Roof Load:

-
-

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

13-inch rims:
  • 5J x 13
  • 5.5J x 13
  • 13 inches

Tire Size:

  • 155/65 R13 (W:155 | H:65 | D:13)
  • 175/70 R13 (W:175 | H:70 | D:13)
  • 175/70 R13 (W:175 | H:70 | D:13)

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