1984 Volkswagen Golf II vs 1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class
1984 Volkswagen Golf II vs. 1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class 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.
Here’s how the 1984 Volkswagen Golf II and the 1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class compare in size:
In terms of length, the 1984 Volkswagen Golf II measures 3985 mm (156.89 in), making it 410 mm (16.14 in) (10.3 %) longer than the 1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class at 3575 mm (140.75 in). Looking at width, the 1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class stretches to 1719 mm (67.68 in), making it 39 mm (1.54 in) (2.3 %) wider than the 1984 Volkswagen Golf II at 1680 mm (66.14 in). As for height, the 1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class reaches 1590 mm (62.60 in), which is 175 mm (6.89 in) (11.0 %) taller than the 1984 Volkswagen Golf II at 1415 mm (55.71 in).
Overall, the 1984 Volkswagen Golf II is longer than the 1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class, while the 1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class is wider and taller than the 1984 Volkswagen Golf II.
Length
3985 mm156.9 in
3575 mm140.7 in
Width
1680 mm66.1 in
1719 mm67.7 in
Height
1415 mm55.7 in
1590 mm62.6 in
3985 mm156.9 in🟢 +410 mm+16.1 in (+11.5%)
3575 mm140.7 in🔴 -410 mm-16.1 in (-10.3%)
1680 mm66.1 in🔴 -39 mm-1.5 in (-2.3%)
1719 mm67.7 in🟢 +39 mm+1.5 in (+2.3%)
1415 mm55.7 in🔴 -175 mm-6.9 in (-11.0%)
1590 mm62.6 in🟢 +175 mm+6.9 in (+12.4%)
1984 Volkswagen Golf II
1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class
Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More
General Info
Body Style:
Hatchback
Hatchback
Model Year:
1984
1997
Production:
1983-1987 Discontinued Model
1997-2001 Discontinued Model
Dimensions
Length:
3985 mm156.9 in 🟢 +410 mm+16.1 in (+11.5%)
3575 mm140.7 in 🔴 -410 mm-16.1 in (-10.3%)
Width:
1665-1680 mm65.6-66.1 in 🔴 -54 mm-2.1 in (-3.1%) - 🔴 -39 mm-1.5 in (-2.3%)
1719 mm67.7 in 🟢 +39 mm+1.5 in (+2.3%) - 🟢 +54 mm+2.1 in (+3.2%)
Width (Folded Mirrors):
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Width (Opened Mirrors):
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Height:
1405-1415 mm55.3-55.7 in 🔴 -185 mm-7.3 in (-11.6%) - 🔴 -175 mm-6.9 in (-11.0%)
1590 mm62.6 in 🟢 +175 mm+6.9 in (+12.4%) - 🟢 +185 mm+7.3 in (+13.2%)
Ground Clearance:
120 mm4.7 in
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Trunk Capacity:
345 liter12.2 cu ft 🔴 -45 liter-1.6 cu ft (-11.5%) - 🔴 -5 liter-0.2 cu ft (-1.4%)
350-390 liter12.4-13.8 cu ft 🟢 +5 liter+0.2 cu ft (+1.4%) - 🟢 +45 liter+1.6 cu ft (+13.0%)
Trunk Capacity (Max):
1145 liter40.4 cu ft 🔴 -555 liter-19.6 cu ft (-32.6%)
1700 liter60.0 cu ft 🟢 +555 liter+19.6 cu ft (+48.5%)
