Compare Dimensions Side by Side 1974 Volkswagen Golf I vs. 1971 Mercedes-Benz SL
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.
Here’s how the 1974 Volkswagen Golf I and the 1971 Mercedes-Benz SL compare in size:
In terms of length, the 1971 Mercedes-Benz SL comes in at 4390 mm (172.83 in), giving it a 667 mm (26.26 in) (15.2 %) advantage over the 1974 Volkswagen Golf I at 3723 mm (146.57 in). Looking at width, the 1971 Mercedes-Benz SL stretches to 1790 mm (70.47 in), making it 180 mm (7.09 in) (10.1 %) 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 110 mm (4.33 in) (7.8 %) compared to the 1971 Mercedes-Benz SL at 1300 mm (51.18 in).
Overall, the 1974 Volkswagen Golf I is taller than the 1971 Mercedes-Benz SL, while the 1971 Mercedes-Benz SL is longer and wider than the 1974 Volkswagen Golf I.
Length
3723 mm146.6 in
4390 mm172.8 in
Width
1610 mm63.4 in
1790 mm70.5 in
Height
1410 mm55.5 in
1300 mm51.2 in
3723 mm146.6 in🔴 -667 mm-26.3 in (-15.2%)
4390 mm172.8 in🟢 +667 mm+26.3 in (+17.9%)
1610 mm63.4 in🔴 -180 mm-7.1 in (-10.1%)
1790 mm70.5 in🟢 +180 mm+7.1 in (+11.2%)
1410 mm55.5 in🟢 +110 mm+4.3 in (+8.5%)
1300 mm51.2 in🔴 -110 mm-4.3 in (-7.8%)
1974 Volkswagen Golf I
1971 Mercedes-Benz SL
Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More
General Info
Body Style:
Hatchback
Roadster
Model Year:
1974
1971
Production:
1974-1983 Discontinued Model
1970-1985 Discontinued Model
Dimensions
Length:
3723 mm146.6 in 🔴 -667 mm-26.3 in (-15.2%) - 🔴 -647 mm-25.5 in (-14.8%)
4370-4390 mm172.0-172.8 in 🟢 +647 mm+25.5 in (+17.4%) - 🟢 +667 mm+26.3 in (+17.9%)
Width:
1610 mm63.4 in 🔴 -180 mm-7.1 in (-10.1%)
1790 mm70.5 in 🟢 +180 mm+7.1 in (+11.2%)
Width (Folded Mirrors):
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Width (Opened Mirrors):
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Height:
1410 mm55.5 in 🟢 +110 mm+4.3 in (+8.5%)
1300 mm51.2 in 🔴 -110 mm-4.3 in (-7.8%)
Ground Clearance:
124-125 mm4.9-4.9 in
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Trunk Capacity:
368 liter13.0 cu ft
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Trunk Capacity (Max):
1102 liter38.9 cu ft 🟢 +841 liter+29.7 cu ft (+322.2%) - 🟢 +850 liter+30.0 cu ft (+337.3%)
252-261 liter8.9-9.2 cu ft 🔴 -850 liter-30.0 cu ft (-77.1%) - 🔴 -841 liter-29.7 cu ft (-76.3%)
