1974 Volkswagen Golf I vs. 2004 Audi A3
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.

Car #1 Preview Image
1974 Volkswagen Golf I (5-door)Change Car
Car #2 Preview Image
2004 Audi A3 (8P)Change Car
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Here’s how the 1974 Volkswagen Golf I and the 2004 Audi A3 compare in size:

In terms of length, the 2004 Audi A3 comes in at 4214 mm (165.91 in), giving it a 491 mm (19.33 in) (11.7 %) advantage over the 1974 Volkswagen Golf I at 3723 mm (146.57 in). Looking at width, the 2004 Audi A3 stretches to 1765 mm (69.49 in), making it 155 mm (6.10 in) (8.8 %) wider than the 1974 Volkswagen Golf I at 1610 mm (63.39 in). As for height, the 2004 Audi A3 reaches 1421 mm (55.94 in), which is 11 mm (0.43 in) (0.8 %) taller than the 1974 Volkswagen Golf I at 1410 mm (55.51 in).

Overall, the 2004 Audi A3 is longer, wider and taller than the 1974 Volkswagen Golf I.

Length
3723 mm146.6 in
4214 mm165.9 in
Width
1610 mm63.4 in
1765 mm69.5 in
Height
1410 mm55.5 in
1421 mm55.9 in

1974 Volkswagen Golf I Preview
3723 mm146.6 in πŸ”΄ -491 mm-19.3 in (-11.7%)
2004 Audi A3 Preview
4214 mm165.9 in 🟒 +491 mm+19.3 in (+13.2%)
1974 Volkswagen Golf I Preview
1610 mm63.4 in πŸ”΄ -155 mm-6.1 in (-8.8%)
2004 Audi A3 Preview
1765 mm69.5 in 🟒 +155 mm+6.1 in (+9.6%)
1974 Volkswagen Golf I Preview
1410 mm55.5 in πŸ”΄ -11 mm-0.4 in (-0.8%)
2004 Audi A3 Preview
1421 mm55.9 in 🟒 +11 mm+0.4 in (+0.8%)
1974 Volkswagen Golf I
2004 Audi A3

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

General Info

Body Style:

Hatchback
Hatchback

Model Year:

1974
2004

Production:

1974-1983 Discontinued Model
2003-2005 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

3723 mm146.6 in
πŸ”΄ -491 mm-19.3 in (-11.7%) - πŸ”΄ -480 mm-18.9 in (-11.4%)
4203-4214 mm165.5-165.9 in
🟒 +480 mm+18.9 in (+12.9%) - 🟒 +491 mm+19.3 in (+13.2%)

Width:

1610 mm63.4 in
πŸ”΄ -155 mm-6.1 in (-8.8%)
1765 mm69.5 in
🟒 +155 mm+6.1 in (+9.6%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

-
-

Height:

1410 mm55.5 in
πŸ”΄ -11 mm-0.4 in (-0.8%)
1421 mm55.9 in
🟒 +11 mm+0.4 in (+0.8%)

Ground Clearance:

124-125 mm4.9-4.9 in
-

Trunk Capacity:

368 liter13.0 cu ft
🟒 +18 liter+0.6 cu ft (+5.1%) - 🟒 +87 liter+3.1 cu ft (+31.0%)
281-350 liter9.9-12.4 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -87 liter-3.1 cu ft (-23.6%) - πŸ”΄ -18 liter-0.6 cu ft (-4.9%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

1102 liter38.9 cu ft
🟒 +2 liter+0.1 cu ft (+0.2%) - 🟒 +91 liter+3.2 cu ft (+9.0%)
1011-1100 liter35.7-38.8 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -91 liter-3.2 cu ft (-8.3%) - πŸ”΄ -2 liter-0.1 cu ft (-0.2%)

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

775-850 kg1709-1874 lbs
πŸ”΄ -750 kg-1653 lbs (-49.2%) - πŸ”΄ -355 kg-783 lbs (-29.5%)
1205-1525 kg2657-3362 lbs
🟒 +355 kg+783 lbs (+41.8%) - 🟒 +750 kg+1653 lbs (+96.8%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1200-1300 kg2646-2866 lbs
πŸ”΄ -885 kg-1951 lbs (-42.4%) - πŸ”΄ -465 kg-1025 lbs (-26.3%)
1765-2085 kg3891-4597 lbs
🟒 +465 kg+1025 lbs (+35.8%) - 🟒 +885 kg+1951 lbs (+73.8%)

Roof Load:

-
75 kg165 lbs

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
16-inch rims:
  • 6.5J x 16
17-inch rims:
  • 7.5J x 17

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)
  • 205/55 R16 (W:205 | H:55 | D:16)
  • 225/45 R17 (W:225 | H:45 | D:17)

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