1974 Volkswagen Golf I vs. 2005 Volkswagen Polo IV
Dimensions Comparison

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1974 Volkswagen Golf I (5-door)Change Car
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2005 Volkswagen Polo IV (9N, facelift 2005)Change Car
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Here’s how the 1974 Volkswagen Golf I and the 2005 Volkswagen Polo IV compare in size:

In terms of length, the 2005 Volkswagen Polo IV comes in at 3916 mm (154.17 in), giving it a 193 mm (7.60 in) (4.9 %) advantage over the 1974 Volkswagen Golf I at 3723 mm (146.57 in). Looking at width, the 2005 Volkswagen Polo IV stretches to 1650 mm (64.96 in), making it 40 mm (1.57 in) (2.4 %) wider than the 1974 Volkswagen Golf I at 1610 mm (63.39 in). As for height, the 2005 Volkswagen Polo IV reaches 1467 mm (57.76 in), which is 57 mm (2.24 in) (3.9 %) taller than the 1974 Volkswagen Golf I at 1410 mm (55.51 in).

Overall, the 2005 Volkswagen Polo IV is longer, wider and taller than the 1974 Volkswagen Golf I.

Length
3723 mm146.6 in
3916 mm154.2 in
Width
1610 mm63.4 in
1650 mm65.0 in
Height
1410 mm55.5 in
1467 mm57.8 in

1974 Volkswagen Golf I Preview
3723 mm146.6 in πŸ”΄ -193 mm-7.6 in (-4.9%)
2005 Volkswagen Polo IV Preview
3916 mm154.2 in 🟒 +193 mm+7.6 in (+5.2%)
1974 Volkswagen Golf I Preview
1610 mm63.4 in πŸ”΄ -40 mm-1.6 in (-2.4%)
2005 Volkswagen Polo IV Preview
1650 mm65.0 in 🟒 +40 mm+1.6 in (+2.5%)
1974 Volkswagen Golf I Preview
1410 mm55.5 in πŸ”΄ -57 mm-2.2 in (-3.9%)
2005 Volkswagen Polo IV Preview
1467 mm57.8 in 🟒 +57 mm+2.2 in (+4.0%)
1974 Volkswagen Golf I
2005 Volkswagen Polo IV

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

General Info

Body Style:

Hatchback
Hatchback

Model Year:

1974
2005

Production:

1974-1983 Discontinued Model
n/a

Dimensions

Length:

3723 mm146.6 in
πŸ”΄ -193 mm-7.6 in (-4.9%) - πŸ”΄ -174 mm-6.9 in (-4.5%)
3897-3916 mm153.4-154.2 in
🟒 +174 mm+6.9 in (+4.7%) - 🟒 +193 mm+7.6 in (+5.2%)

Width:

1610 mm63.4 in
πŸ”΄ -40 mm-1.6 in (-2.4%)
1650 mm65.0 in
🟒 +40 mm+1.6 in (+2.5%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

-
1931 mm76.0 in

Height:

1410 mm55.5 in
πŸ”΄ -57 mm-2.2 in (-3.9%) - πŸ”΄ -49 mm-1.9 in (-3.4%)
1459-1467 mm57.4-57.8 in
🟒 +49 mm+1.9 in (+3.5%) - 🟒 +57 mm+2.2 in (+4.0%)

Ground Clearance:

124-125 mm4.9-4.9 in
-

Trunk Capacity:

368 liter13.0 cu ft
🟒 +98 liter+3.5 cu ft (+36.3%)
270 liter9.5 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -98 liter-3.5 cu ft (-26.6%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

1102 liter38.9 cu ft
🟒 +72 liter+2.5 cu ft (+7.0%)
1030 liter36.4 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -72 liter-2.5 cu ft (-6.5%)

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

775-850 kg1709-1874 lbs
πŸ”΄ -375 kg-827 lbs (-32.6%) - πŸ”΄ -166 kg-366 lbs (-16.3%)
1016-1150 kg2240-2535 lbs
🟒 +166 kg+366 lbs (+19.5%) - 🟒 +375 kg+827 lbs (+48.4%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1200-1300 kg2646-2866 lbs
πŸ”΄ -550 kg-1213 lbs (-31.4%) - πŸ”΄ -270 kg-595 lbs (-17.2%)
1570-1750 kg3461-3858 lbs
🟒 +270 kg+595 lbs (+20.8%) - 🟒 +550 kg+1213 lbs (+45.8%)

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
14-inch rims:
  • 5J x 14
  • 14
  • 6J x 14
15-inch rims:
  • 6J x 15
16-inch rims:
  • 6.5J x 16

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)
  • 165/70 R14 (W:165 | H:70 | D:14)
  • 185/60 R14 (W:185 | H:60 | D:14)
  • 195/55 R15 (W:195 | H:55 | D:15)
  • 205/45 R16 (W:205 | H:45 | D:16)

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