1984 Volkswagen Golf II vs. 1998 Volkswagen Golf IV
Dimensions Comparison

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1984 Volkswagen Golf II (3-door)Change Car
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1998 Volkswagen Golf IVChange Car
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Here’s how the 1984 Volkswagen Golf II and the 1998 Volkswagen Golf IV compare in size:

In terms of length, the 1998 Volkswagen Golf IV comes in at 4150 mm (163.39 in), giving it a 165 mm (6.50 in) (4.0 %) advantage over the 1984 Volkswagen Golf II at 3985 mm (156.89 in). Looking at width, the 1998 Volkswagen Golf IV stretches to 1735 mm (68.31 in), making it 55 mm (2.17 in) (3.2 %) wider than the 1984 Volkswagen Golf II at 1680 mm (66.14 in). As for height, the 1998 Volkswagen Golf IV reaches 1444 mm (56.85 in), which is 29 mm (1.14 in) (2.0 %) taller than the 1984 Volkswagen Golf II at 1415 mm (55.71 in).

Overall, the 1998 Volkswagen Golf IV is longer, wider and taller than the 1984 Volkswagen Golf II.

Length
3985 mm156.9 in
4150 mm163.4 in
Width
1680 mm66.1 in
1735 mm68.3 in
Height
1415 mm55.7 in
1444 mm56.9 in

1984 Volkswagen Golf II Preview
3985 mm156.9 in πŸ”΄ -165 mm-6.5 in (-4.0%)
1998 Volkswagen Golf IV Preview
4150 mm163.4 in 🟒 +165 mm+6.5 in (+4.1%)
1984 Volkswagen Golf II Preview
1680 mm66.1 in πŸ”΄ -55 mm-2.2 in (-3.2%)
1998 Volkswagen Golf IV Preview
1735 mm68.3 in 🟒 +55 mm+2.2 in (+3.3%)
1984 Volkswagen Golf II Preview
1415 mm55.7 in πŸ”΄ -29 mm-1.1 in (-2.0%)
1998 Volkswagen Golf IV Preview
1444 mm56.9 in 🟒 +29 mm+1.1 in (+2.0%)
1984 Volkswagen Golf II
1998 Volkswagen Golf IV

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

General Info

Body Style:

Hatchback
Hatchback

Model Year:

1984
1998

Production:

n/a
1997-2006 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

3985 mm156.9 in
πŸ”΄ -165 mm-6.5 in (-4.0%) - πŸ”΄ -164 mm-6.5 in (-4.0%)
4150 mm163.4 in
🟒 +164 mm+6.5 in (+4.1%) - 🟒 +165 mm+6.5 in (+4.1%)

Width:

1665-1680 mm65.6-66.1 in
πŸ”΄ -70 mm-2.8 in (-4.0%) - πŸ”΄ -55 mm-2.2 in (-3.2%)
1735 mm68.3 in
🟒 +55 mm+2.2 in (+3.3%) - 🟒 +70 mm+2.8 in (+4.2%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

-
-

Height:

1405-1415 mm55.3-55.7 in
πŸ”΄ -39 mm-1.5 in (-2.7%) - 🟒 +1 mm+0.0 in (+0.1%)
1414-1444 mm55.7-56.9 in
πŸ”΄ -1 mm0.0 in (-0.1%) - 🟒 +39 mm+1.5 in (+2.8%)

Ground Clearance:

120 mm4.7 in
-

Trunk Capacity:

230-345 liter8.1-12.2 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -100 liter-3.5 cu ft (-30.3%) - 🟒 +170 liter+6.0 cu ft (+97.1%)
175-330 liter6.2-11.7 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -170 liter-6.0 cu ft (-49.3%) - 🟒 +100 liter+3.5 cu ft (+43.5%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

1030-1145 liter36.4-40.4 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -155 liter-5.5 cu ft (-13.1%) - 🟒 +46 liter+1.6 cu ft (+4.2%)
1099-1185 liter38.8-41.8 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -46 liter-1.6 cu ft (-4.0%) - 🟒 +155 liter+5.5 cu ft (+15.0%)

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

845-1050 kg1863-2315 lbs
πŸ”΄ -630 kg-1389 lbs (-42.7%) - πŸ”΄ -35 kg-77 lbs (-3.2%)
1085-1475 kg2392-3252 lbs
🟒 +35 kg+77 lbs (+3.3%) - 🟒 +630 kg+1389 lbs (+74.6%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1360-1540 kg2998-3395 lbs
πŸ”΄ -640 kg-1411 lbs (-32.0%) - πŸ”΄ -100 kg-220 lbs (-6.1%)
1640-2000 kg3616-4409 lbs
🟒 +100 kg+220 lbs (+6.5%) - 🟒 +640 kg+1411 lbs (+47.1%)

Roof Load:

-
75 kg165 lbs

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

13-inch rims:
  • 5J x 13
  • 5.5J x 13
15-inch rims:
  • 6.5J x 15
14-inch rims:
  • 6J x 14
  • 14
15-inch rims:
  • 15
  • 6J x 15
16-inch rims:
  • 7J x 16
  • 6J x 16
  • 16
  • 6.5J x 16
18-inch rims:
  • 18

Tire Size:

  • 155/65 R13 (W:155 | H:65 | D:13)
  • 175/70 R13 (W:175 | H:70 | D:13)
  • 185/55 R15 (W:185 | H:55 | D:15)
  • 175/80 R14 (W:175 | H:80 | D:14)
  • 195/65 R15 (W:195 | H:65 | D:15)
  • 195/65 R15 V (W:195 | H:65 | D:15)
  • 195/65 VR 15 (W:195 | H:65 | D:15)
  • 205/55R16 (W:205 | H:55 | D:16)
  • 205/55 R16 (W:205 | H:55 | D:16)
  • 205/55 R16 W (W:205 | H:55 | D:16)
  • 225/40 R18 (W:225 | H:40 | D:18)

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