1984 Volkswagen Golf II vs. 1979 Volkswagen Jetta I
Dimensions Comparison

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1984 Volkswagen Golf II (5-door)Change Car
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1979 Volkswagen Jetta IChange Car
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Here’s how the 1984 Volkswagen Golf II and the 1979 Volkswagen Jetta I compare in size:

In terms of length, the 1979 Volkswagen Jetta I comes in at 4190 mm (164.96 in), giving it a 205 mm (8.07 in) (4.9 %) 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 50 mm (1.97 in) (3.0 %) broader than the 1979 Volkswagen Jetta I at 1630 mm (64.17 in). As for height, the 1984 Volkswagen Golf II stands at 1415 mm (55.71 in), giving it an extra 5 mm (0.20 in) (0.4 %) compared to the 1979 Volkswagen Jetta I at 1410 mm (55.51 in).

Overall, the 1984 Volkswagen Golf II is wider and taller than the 1979 Volkswagen Jetta I, while the 1979 Volkswagen Jetta I is longer than the 1984 Volkswagen Golf II.

Length
3985 mm156.9 in
4190 mm165.0 in
Width
1680 mm66.1 in
1630 mm64.2 in
Height
1415 mm55.7 in
1410 mm55.5 in

1984 Volkswagen Golf II Preview
3985 mm156.9 in πŸ”΄ -205 mm-8.1 in (-4.9%)
1979 Volkswagen Jetta I Preview
4190 mm165.0 in 🟒 +205 mm+8.1 in (+5.1%)
1984 Volkswagen Golf II Preview
1680 mm66.1 in 🟒 +50 mm+2.0 in (+3.1%)
1979 Volkswagen Jetta I Preview
1630 mm64.2 in πŸ”΄ -50 mm-2.0 in (-3.0%)
1984 Volkswagen Golf II Preview
1415 mm55.7 in 🟒 +5 mm+0.2 in (+0.4%)
1979 Volkswagen Jetta I Preview
1410 mm55.5 in πŸ”΄ -5 mm-0.2 in (-0.4%)
1984 Volkswagen Golf II
1979 Volkswagen Jetta I

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

General Info

Body Style:

Hatchback
Sedan

Model Year:

1984
1979

Production:

1983-1987 Discontinued Model
1979-1983 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

3985 mm156.9 in
πŸ”΄ -205 mm-8.1 in (-4.9%) - πŸ”΄ -203 mm-8.0 in (-4.8%)
4190 mm165.0 in
🟒 +203 mm+8.0 in (+5.1%) - 🟒 +205 mm+8.1 in (+5.1%)

Width:

1665-1680 mm65.6-66.1 in
🟒 +35 mm+1.4 in (+2.1%) - 🟒 +70 mm+2.8 in (+4.3%)
1610-1630 mm63.4-64.2 in
πŸ”΄ -70 mm-2.8 in (-4.2%) - πŸ”΄ -35 mm-1.4 in (-2.1%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

-
-

Height:

1405-1415 mm55.3-55.7 in
πŸ”΄ -5 mm-0.2 in (-0.4%) - 🟒 +20 mm+0.8 in (+1.4%)
1395-1410 mm54.9-55.5 in
πŸ”΄ -20 mm-0.8 in (-1.4%) - 🟒 +5 mm+0.2 in (+0.4%)

Ground Clearance:

120 mm4.7 in
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Trunk Capacity:

345 liter12.2 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -284 liter-10.0 cu ft (-45.2%)
629 liter22.2 cu ft
🟒 +284 liter+10.0 cu ft (+82.3%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

1145 liter40.4 cu ft
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Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

865-940 kg1907-2072 lbs
πŸ”΄ -29 kg-64 lbs (-3.2%) - 🟒 +130 kg+287 lbs (+16.0%)
810-894 kg1786-1971 lbs
πŸ”΄ -130 kg-287 lbs (-13.8%) - 🟒 +29 kg+64 lbs (+3.4%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1360-1430 kg2998-3153 lbs
🟒 +80 kg+176 lbs (+6.2%) - 🟒 +190 kg+419 lbs (+15.3%)
1240-1280 kg2734-2822 lbs
πŸ”΄ -190 kg-419 lbs (-13.3%) - πŸ”΄ -80 kg-176 lbs (-5.9%)

Roof Load:

-
-

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

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

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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