1974 Volkswagen Golf I vs. 1999 Volkswagen Jetta IV
Dimensions Comparison

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1974 Volkswagen Golf I (5-door)Change Car
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1999 Volkswagen Jetta IVChange Car
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Here’s how the 1974 Volkswagen Golf I and the 1999 Volkswagen Jetta IV compare in size:

In terms of length, the 1999 Volkswagen Jetta IV comes in at 4380 mm (172.44 in), giving it a 657 mm (25.87 in) (15.0 %) advantage over the 1974 Volkswagen Golf I at 3723 mm (146.57 in). Looking at width, the 1999 Volkswagen Jetta IV stretches to 1740 mm (68.50 in), making it 130 mm (5.12 in) (7.5 %) wider than the 1974 Volkswagen Golf I at 1610 mm (63.39 in). As for height, the 1999 Volkswagen Jetta IV reaches 1480 mm (58.27 in), which is 70 mm (2.76 in) (4.7 %) taller than the 1974 Volkswagen Golf I at 1410 mm (55.51 in).

Overall, the 1999 Volkswagen Jetta IV is longer, wider and taller than the 1974 Volkswagen Golf I.

Length
3723 mm146.6 in
4380 mm172.4 in
Width
1610 mm63.4 in
1740 mm68.5 in
Height
1410 mm55.5 in
1480 mm58.3 in

1974 Volkswagen Golf I Preview
3723 mm146.6 in πŸ”΄ -657 mm-25.9 in (-15.0%)
1999 Volkswagen Jetta IV Side View Left
4380 mm172.4 in 🟒 +657 mm+25.9 in (+17.6%)
1974 Volkswagen Golf I Preview
1610 mm63.4 in πŸ”΄ -130 mm-5.1 in (-7.5%)
1999 Volkswagen Jetta IV Front View
1740 mm68.5 in 🟒 +130 mm+5.1 in (+8.1%)
1974 Volkswagen Golf I Preview
1410 mm55.5 in πŸ”΄ -70 mm-2.8 in (-4.7%)
1999 Volkswagen Jetta IV Rear View
1480 mm58.3 in 🟒 +70 mm+2.8 in (+5.0%)
1974 Volkswagen Golf I
1999 Volkswagen Jetta IV

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

General Info

Body Style:

Hatchback
Sedan

Model Year:

1974
1999

Production:

1974-1983 Discontinued Model
2001-2005 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

3723 mm146.6 in
πŸ”΄ -657 mm-25.9 in (-15.0%) - πŸ”΄ -651 mm-25.6 in (-14.9%)
4374-4380 mm172.2-172.4 in
🟒 +651 mm+25.6 in (+17.5%) - 🟒 +657 mm+25.9 in (+17.6%)

Width:

1610 mm63.4 in
πŸ”΄ -130 mm-5.1 in (-7.5%) - πŸ”΄ -120 mm-4.7 in (-6.9%)
1730-1740 mm68.1-68.5 in
🟒 +120 mm+4.7 in (+7.5%) - 🟒 +130 mm+5.1 in (+8.1%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

-
-

Height:

1410 mm55.5 in
πŸ”΄ -70 mm-2.8 in (-4.7%) - πŸ”΄ -36 mm-1.4 in (-2.5%)
1446-1480 mm56.9-58.3 in
🟒 +36 mm+1.4 in (+2.6%) - 🟒 +70 mm+2.8 in (+5.0%)

Ground Clearance:

124-125 mm4.9-4.9 in
-

Trunk Capacity:

368 liter13.0 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -92 liter-3.2 cu ft (-20.0%) - πŸ”΄ -87 liter-3.1 cu ft (-19.1%)
455-460 liter16.1-16.2 cu ft
🟒 +87 liter+3.1 cu ft (+23.6%) - 🟒 +92 liter+3.2 cu ft (+25.0%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

1102 liter38.9 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -368 liter-13.0 cu ft (-25.0%) - 🟒 +317 liter+11.2 cu ft (+40.4%)
785-1470 liter27.7-51.9 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -317 liter-11.2 cu ft (-28.8%) - 🟒 +368 liter+13.0 cu ft (+33.4%)

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

775-850 kg1709-1874 lbs
πŸ”΄ -950 kg-2094 lbs (-55.1%) - πŸ”΄ -315 kg-694 lbs (-27.0%)
1165-1725 kg2568-3803 lbs
🟒 +315 kg+694 lbs (+37.1%) - 🟒 +950 kg+2094 lbs (+122.6%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1200-1300 kg2646-2866 lbs
πŸ”΄ -765 kg-1687 lbs (-38.9%) - πŸ”΄ -410 kg-904 lbs (-24.0%)
1710-1965 kg3770-4332 lbs
🟒 +410 kg+904 lbs (+31.5%) - 🟒 +765 kg+1687 lbs (+63.8%)

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
15-inch rims:
  • 6J x 15
  • 15
16-inch rims:
  • 6.5 x 16
  • 16
  • 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)
  • 195/65 R15 (W:195 | H:65 | D:15)
  • 195/65 R 15 (W:195 | H:65 | D:15)
  • 195/65 R15 V (W:195 | H:65 | D:15)
  • 195/65R15 (W:195 | H:65 | D:15)
  • 195/65 R15V (W:195 | H:65 | D:15)
  • 195/65 HR 15 (W:195 | H:65 | D:15)
  • 205/55 R16 (W:205 | H:55 | D:16)
  • 205/55 R16 V (W:205 | H:55 | D:16)
  • 205/55 R16 W (W:205 | H:55 | D:16)

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