1974 Volkswagen Golf I vs. 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan II
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.

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1974 Volkswagen Golf I (3-door)Change Car
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2016 Volkswagen Tiguan IIChange Car
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Here’s how the 1974 Volkswagen Golf I and the 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan II compare in size:

In terms of length, the 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan II comes in at 4486 mm (176.61 in), giving it a 763 mm (30.04 in) (17.0 %) advantage over the 1974 Volkswagen Golf I at 3723 mm (146.57 in). Looking at width, the 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan II stretches to 1839 mm (72.40 in), making it 229 mm (9.02 in) (12.5 %) wider than the 1974 Volkswagen Golf I at 1610 mm (63.39 in). As for height, the 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan II reaches 1673 mm (65.87 in), which is 263 mm (10.35 in) (15.7 %) taller than the 1974 Volkswagen Golf I at 1410 mm (55.51 in).

Overall, the 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan II is longer, wider and taller than the 1974 Volkswagen Golf I.

Length
3723 mm146.6 in
4486 mm176.6 in
Width
1610 mm63.4 in
1839 mm72.4 in
Height
1410 mm55.5 in
1673 mm65.9 in

1974 Volkswagen Golf I Side View Left
3723 mm146.6 in πŸ”΄ -763 mm-30.0 in (-17.0%)
2016 Volkswagen Tiguan II Side View Left
4486 mm176.6 in 🟒 +763 mm+30.0 in (+20.5%)
1974 Volkswagen Golf I Front View
1610 mm63.4 in πŸ”΄ -229 mm-9.0 in (-12.5%)
2016 Volkswagen Tiguan II Front View
1839 mm72.4 in 🟒 +229 mm+9.0 in (+14.2%)
1974 Volkswagen Golf I Rear View
1410 mm55.5 in πŸ”΄ -263 mm-10.4 in (-15.7%)
2016 Volkswagen Tiguan II Rear View
1673 mm65.9 in 🟒 +263 mm+10.4 in (+18.7%)
1974 Volkswagen Golf I
2016 Volkswagen Tiguan II

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

General Info

Body Style:

Hatchback
SUV

Model Year:

1974
2016

Production:

1974-1983 Discontinued Model
n/a

Dimensions

Length:

3723 mm146.6 in
πŸ”΄ -763 mm-30.0 in (-17.0%)
4486 mm176.6 in
🟒 +763 mm+30.0 in (+20.5%)

Width:

1610 mm63.4 in
πŸ”΄ -229 mm-9.0 in (-12.5%)
1839 mm72.4 in
🟒 +229 mm+9.0 in (+14.2%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

-
2099 mm82.6 in

Height:

1410 mm55.5 in
πŸ”΄ -263 mm-10.4 in (-15.7%) - πŸ”΄ -244 mm-9.6 in (-14.8%)
1654-1673 mm65.1-65.9 in
🟒 +244 mm+9.6 in (+17.3%) - 🟒 +263 mm+10.4 in (+18.7%)

Ground Clearance:

124-125 mm4.9-4.9 in
πŸ”΄ -76 mm-3.0 in (-38.0%) - πŸ”΄ -66 mm-2.6 in (-34.6%)
191-200 mm7.5-7.9 in
🟒 +66 mm+2.6 in (+52.8%) - 🟒 +76 mm+3.0 in (+61.3%)

Trunk Capacity:

368 liter13.0 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -247 liter-8.7 cu ft (-40.2%)
615 liter21.7 cu ft
🟒 +247 liter+8.7 cu ft (+67.1%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

1102 liter38.9 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -553 liter-19.5 cu ft (-33.4%)
1655 liter58.4 cu ft
🟒 +553 liter+19.5 cu ft (+50.2%)

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

750-830 kg1653-1830 lbs
πŸ”΄ -990 kg-2183 lbs (-56.9%) - πŸ”΄ -585 kg-1290 lbs (-41.3%)
1415-1740 kg3120-3836 lbs
🟒 +585 kg+1290 lbs (+70.5%) - 🟒 +990 kg+2183 lbs (+132.0%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1170-1250 kg2579-2756 lbs
πŸ”΄ -1190 kg-2624 lbs (-50.4%) - πŸ”΄ -730 kg-1609 lbs (-36.9%)
1980-2360 kg4365-5203 lbs
🟒 +730 kg+1609 lbs (+58.4%) - 🟒 +1190 kg+2624 lbs (+101.7%)

Roof Load:

-
75 kg165 lbs

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

13-inch rims:
  • 5J x 13
  • 4.5J x 13
  • 13
  • 5.5J x 13
14-inch rims:
  • 6J x 14
17-inch rims:
  • 7J x 17
18-inch rims:
  • 7J x 18
19-inch rims:
  • 7J x 19
20-inch rims:
  • 8J x 20
  • 8.5J x 20

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)
  • 215/65 R17 (W:215 | H:65 | D:17)
  • 235/45 R20 (W:235 | H:45 | D:20)
  • 235/50 R19 (W:235 | H:50 | D:19)
  • 235/55 R18 (W:235 | H:55 | D:18)
  • 255/40 R20 (W:255 | H:40 | D:20)
  • 255/45 R19 (W:255 | H:45 | D:19)

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