1974 Volkswagen Golf I vs. 2006 Lexus SC II
Dimensions Comparison

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1974 Volkswagen Golf I (5-door)Change Car
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2006 Lexus SC II (Z40, facelift 2005)Change Car
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Here’s how the 1974 Volkswagen Golf I and the 2006 Lexus SC II compare in size:

In terms of length, the 2006 Lexus SC II comes in at 4535 mm (178.54 in), giving it a 812 mm (31.97 in) (17.9 %) advantage over the 1974 Volkswagen Golf I at 3723 mm (146.57 in). Looking at width, the 2006 Lexus SC II stretches to 1825 mm (71.85 in), making it 215 mm (8.46 in) (11.8 %) wider than the 1974 Volkswagen Golf I at 1610 mm (63.39 in). As for height, the 1974 Volkswagen Golf I stands at 1410 mm (55.51 in), giving it an extra 40 mm (1.57 in) (2.8 %) compared to the 2006 Lexus SC II at 1370 mm (53.94 in).

Overall, the 1974 Volkswagen Golf I is taller than the 2006 Lexus SC II, while the 2006 Lexus SC II is longer and wider than the 1974 Volkswagen Golf I.

Length
3723 mm146.6 in
4535 mm178.5 in
Width
1610 mm63.4 in
1825 mm71.9 in
Height
1410 mm55.5 in
1370 mm53.9 in

1974 Volkswagen Golf I Preview
3723 mm146.6 in πŸ”΄ -812 mm-32.0 in (-17.9%)
2006 Lexus SC II Side View Left
4535 mm178.5 in 🟒 +812 mm+32.0 in (+21.8%)
1974 Volkswagen Golf I Preview
1610 mm63.4 in πŸ”΄ -215 mm-8.5 in (-11.8%)
2006 Lexus SC II Front View
1825 mm71.9 in 🟒 +215 mm+8.5 in (+13.4%)
1974 Volkswagen Golf I Preview
1410 mm55.5 in 🟒 +40 mm+1.6 in (+2.9%)
2006 Lexus SC II Rear View
1370 mm53.9 in πŸ”΄ -40 mm-1.6 in (-2.8%)
1974 Volkswagen Golf I
2006 Lexus SC II

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

General Info

Body Style:

Hatchback
Cabriolet

Model Year:

1974
2006

Production:

1974-1983 Discontinued Model
2005-2010 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

3723 mm146.6 in
πŸ”΄ -812 mm-32.0 in (-17.9%)
4535 mm178.5 in
🟒 +812 mm+32.0 in (+21.8%)

Width:

1610 mm63.4 in
πŸ”΄ -215 mm-8.5 in (-11.8%)
1825 mm71.9 in
🟒 +215 mm+8.5 in (+13.4%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

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-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

-
-

Height:

1410 mm55.5 in
🟒 +40 mm+1.6 in (+2.9%) - 🟒 +60 mm+2.4 in (+4.4%)
1350-1370 mm53.1-53.9 in
πŸ”΄ -60 mm-2.4 in (-4.3%) - πŸ”΄ -40 mm-1.6 in (-2.8%)

Ground Clearance:

124-125 mm4.9-4.9 in
πŸ”΄ -18 mm-0.7 in (-12.7%) - πŸ”΄ -17 mm-0.7 in (-12.0%)
142 mm5.6 in
🟒 +17 mm+0.7 in (+13.6%) - 🟒 +18 mm+0.7 in (+14.5%)

Trunk Capacity:

368 liter13.0 cu ft
🟒 +119 liter+4.2 cu ft (+47.8%) - 🟒 +233 liter+8.2 cu ft (+172.6%)
135-249 liter4.8-8.8 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -233 liter-8.2 cu ft (-63.3%) - πŸ”΄ -119 liter-4.2 cu ft (-32.3%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

1102 liter38.9 cu ft
🟒 +734 liter+25.9 cu ft (+199.5%)
368 liter13.0 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -734 liter-25.9 cu ft (-66.6%)

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

775-850 kg1709-1874 lbs
πŸ”΄ -967 kg-2132 lbs (-55.5%) - πŸ”΄ -875 kg-1929 lbs (-50.7%)
1725-1742 kg3803-3840 lbs
🟒 +875 kg+1929 lbs (+102.9%) - 🟒 +967 kg+2132 lbs (+124.8%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1200-1300 kg2646-2866 lbs
πŸ”΄ -910 kg-2006 lbs (-43.1%) - πŸ”΄ -810 kg-1786 lbs (-38.4%)
2110 kg4652 lbs
🟒 +810 kg+1786 lbs (+62.3%) - 🟒 +910 kg+2006 lbs (+75.8%)

Roof Load:

-
-

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

13-inch rims:
  • 4.5J x 13
  • 5J x 13
  • 13
  • 5.5J x 13
14-inch rims:
  • 6J x 14
18-inch rims:
  • 8J x 18

Tire Size:

  • 175/50 R13 (W:175 | H:50 | D:13)
  • 175/70 R13 (W:175 | H:70 | D:13)
  • 185/60 R14 (W:185 | H:60 | D:14)
  • 245/40 ZR18 (W:245 | H:40 | D:18)

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