1984 Volkswagen Golf II vs. 2012 Saab 9-3 Sport Combi II Griffin
Dimensions Comparison

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1984 Volkswagen Golf II (5-door)Change Car
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2012 Saab 9-3 Sport Combi II Griffin (facelift 2011)Change Car
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Here’s how the 1984 Volkswagen Golf II and the 2012 Saab 9-3 Sport Combi II Griffin compare in size:

In terms of length, the 2012 Saab 9-3 Sport Combi II Griffin comes in at 4691 mm (184.69 in), giving it a 706 mm (27.80 in) (15.1 %) advantage over the 1984 Volkswagen Golf II at 3985 mm (156.89 in). Looking at width, the 2012 Saab 9-3 Sport Combi II Griffin stretches to 1762 mm (69.37 in), making it 82 mm (3.23 in) (4.7 %) wider than the 1984 Volkswagen Golf II at 1680 mm (66.14 in). As for height, the 2012 Saab 9-3 Sport Combi II Griffin reaches 1492 mm (58.74 in), which is 77 mm (3.03 in) (5.2 %) taller than the 1984 Volkswagen Golf II at 1415 mm (55.71 in).

Overall, the 2012 Saab 9-3 Sport Combi II Griffin is longer, wider and taller than the 1984 Volkswagen Golf II.

Length
3985 mm156.9 in
4691 mm184.7 in
Width
1680 mm66.1 in
1762 mm69.4 in
Height
1415 mm55.7 in
1492 mm58.7 in

1984 Volkswagen Golf II Preview
3985 mm156.9 in πŸ”΄ -706 mm-27.8 in (-15.1%)
2012 Saab 9-3 Sport Combi II Griffin Side View Left
4691 mm184.7 in 🟒 +706 mm+27.8 in (+17.7%)
1984 Volkswagen Golf II Preview
1680 mm66.1 in πŸ”΄ -82 mm-3.2 in (-4.7%)
2012 Saab 9-3 Sport Combi II Griffin Front View
1762 mm69.4 in 🟒 +82 mm+3.2 in (+4.9%)
1984 Volkswagen Golf II Preview
1415 mm55.7 in πŸ”΄ -77 mm-3.0 in (-5.2%)
2012 Saab 9-3 Sport Combi II Griffin Rear View
1492 mm58.7 in 🟒 +77 mm+3.0 in (+5.4%)
1984 Volkswagen Golf II
2012 Saab 9-3 Sport Combi II Griffin

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

General Info

Body Style:

Hatchback
Wagon

Model Year:

1984
2012

Production:

1983-1987 Discontinued Model
2011 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

3985 mm156.9 in
πŸ”΄ -706 mm-27.8 in (-15.1%)
4691 mm184.7 in
🟒 +706 mm+27.8 in (+17.7%)

Width:

1665-1680 mm65.6-66.1 in
πŸ”΄ -97 mm-3.8 in (-5.5%) - πŸ”΄ -82 mm-3.2 in (-4.7%)
1762 mm69.4 in
🟒 +82 mm+3.2 in (+4.9%) - 🟒 +97 mm+3.8 in (+5.8%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

-
2038 mm80.2 in

Height:

1405-1415 mm55.3-55.7 in
πŸ”΄ -87 mm-3.4 in (-5.8%) - πŸ”΄ -77 mm-3.0 in (-5.2%)
1492 mm58.7 in
🟒 +77 mm+3.0 in (+5.4%) - 🟒 +87 mm+3.4 in (+6.2%)

Ground Clearance:

120 mm4.7 in
-

Trunk Capacity:

345 liter12.2 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -132 liter-4.7 cu ft (-27.7%)
477 liter16.8 cu ft
🟒 +132 liter+4.7 cu ft (+38.3%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

1145 liter40.4 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -186 liter-6.6 cu ft (-14.0%)
1331 liter47.0 cu ft
🟒 +186 liter+6.6 cu ft (+16.2%)

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

865-940 kg1907-2072 lbs
πŸ”΄ -760 kg-1676 lbs (-46.8%) - πŸ”΄ -540 kg-1190 lbs (-36.5%)
1480-1625 kg3263-3583 lbs
🟒 +540 kg+1190 lbs (+57.4%) - 🟒 +760 kg+1676 lbs (+87.9%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1360-1430 kg2998-3153 lbs
πŸ”΄ -860 kg-1896 lbs (-38.7%) - πŸ”΄ -620 kg-1367 lbs (-30.2%)
2050-2220 kg4519-4894 lbs
🟒 +620 kg+1367 lbs (+43.4%) - 🟒 +860 kg+1896 lbs (+63.2%)

Roof Load:

-
100 kg220 lbs

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

13-inch rims:
  • 5J x 13
  • 5.5J x 13
17-inch rims:
  • 7J x 17
  • 7.5J x 17
18-inch rims:
  • 7.5J x 18
19-inch rims:
  • 8J x 19
16-inch rims:
  • 6.5J x 16

Tire Size:

  • 155/65 R13 (W:155 | H:65 | D:13)
  • 175/70 R13 (W:175 | H:70 | D:13)
  • 215/65 R16 (W:215 | H:65 | D:16)
  • 225/45 R17 (W:225 | H:45 | D:17)
  • 225/45 R18 (W:225 | H:45 | D:18)
  • 225/50 R17 (W:225 | H:50 | D:17)
  • 235/40 R19 (W:235 | H:40 | D:19)
  • 235/45 R17 (W:235 | H:45 | D:17)
  • 235/45 R18 (W:235 | H:45 | D:18)

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