2005 Volkswagen Passat Variant vs. 1998 Volkswagen Golf IV
Dimensions Comparison

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2005 Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6)Change Car
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1998 Volkswagen Golf IVChange Car
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Here’s how the 2005 Volkswagen Passat Variant and the 1998 Volkswagen Golf IV compare in size:

In terms of length, the 2005 Volkswagen Passat Variant measures 4820 mm (189.76 in), making it 670 mm (26.38 in) (13.9 %) longer than the 1998 Volkswagen Golf IV at 4150 mm (163.39 in). Looking at width, the 2005 Volkswagen Passat Variant spans 1820 mm (71.65 in), which is 85 mm (3.35 in) (4.7 %) broader than the 1998 Volkswagen Golf IV at 1735 mm (68.31 in). As for height, the 2005 Volkswagen Passat Variant stands at 1517 mm (59.72 in), giving it an extra 73 mm (2.87 in) (4.8 %) compared to the 1998 Volkswagen Golf IV at 1444 mm (56.85 in).

Overall, the 2005 Volkswagen Passat Variant is longer, wider and taller than the 1998 Volkswagen Golf IV.

Length
4820 mm189.8 in
4150 mm163.4 in
Width
1820 mm71.7 in
1735 mm68.3 in
Height
1517 mm59.7 in
1444 mm56.9 in

2005 Volkswagen Passat Variant Side View Left
4820 mm189.8 in 🟒 +670 mm+26.4 in (+16.1%)
1998 Volkswagen Golf IV Preview
4150 mm163.4 in πŸ”΄ -670 mm-26.4 in (-13.9%)
2005 Volkswagen Passat Variant Front View
1820 mm71.7 in 🟒 +85 mm+3.3 in (+4.9%)
1998 Volkswagen Golf IV Preview
1735 mm68.3 in πŸ”΄ -85 mm-3.3 in (-4.7%)
2005 Volkswagen Passat Variant Rear View
1517 mm59.7 in 🟒 +73 mm+2.9 in (+5.1%)
1998 Volkswagen Golf IV Preview
1444 mm56.9 in πŸ”΄ -73 mm-2.9 in (-4.8%)
2005 Volkswagen Passat Variant
1998 Volkswagen Golf IV

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

General Info

Body Style:

Wagon
Hatchback

Model Year:

2005
1998

Production:

2005-2008 Discontinued Model
1997-2006 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

4774-4820 mm188.0-189.8 in
🟒 +624 mm+24.6 in (+15.0%) - 🟒 +671 mm+26.4 in (+16.2%)
4150 mm163.4 in
πŸ”΄ -671 mm-26.4 in (-13.9%) - πŸ”΄ -624 mm-24.6 in (-13.1%)

Width:

1820 mm71.7 in
🟒 +85 mm+3.3 in (+4.9%)
1735 mm68.3 in
πŸ”΄ -85 mm-3.3 in (-4.7%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

1991-2004 mm78.4-78.9 in
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Height:

1456-1517 mm57.3-59.7 in
🟒 +12 mm+0.5 in (+0.8%) - 🟒 +103 mm+4.1 in (+7.3%)
1414-1444 mm55.7-56.9 in
πŸ”΄ -103 mm-4.1 in (-6.8%) - πŸ”΄ -12 mm-0.5 in (-0.8%)

Ground Clearance:

114 mm4.5 in
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Trunk Capacity:

523-603 liter18.5-21.3 cu ft
🟒 +193 liter+6.8 cu ft (+58.5%) - 🟒 +428 liter+15.1 cu ft (+244.6%)
175-330 liter6.2-11.7 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -428 liter-15.1 cu ft (-71.0%) - πŸ”΄ -193 liter-6.8 cu ft (-36.9%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

1651-1731 liter58.3-61.1 cu ft
🟒 +466 liter+16.5 cu ft (+39.3%) - 🟒 +632 liter+22.3 cu ft (+57.5%)
1099-1185 liter38.8-41.8 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -632 liter-22.3 cu ft (-36.5%) - πŸ”΄ -466 liter-16.5 cu ft (-28.2%)

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1398-1725 kg3082-3803 lbs
πŸ”΄ -77 kg-170 lbs (-5.2%) - 🟒 +640 kg+1411 lbs (+59.0%)
1085-1475 kg2392-3252 lbs
πŸ”΄ -640 kg-1411 lbs (-37.1%) - 🟒 +77 kg+170 lbs (+5.5%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

2020-2350 kg4453-5181 lbs
🟒 +20 kg+44 lbs (+1.0%) - 🟒 +710 kg+1565 lbs (+43.3%)
1640-2000 kg3616-4409 lbs
πŸ”΄ -710 kg-1565 lbs (-30.2%) - πŸ”΄ -20 kg-44 lbs (-1.0%)

Roof Load:

100 kg220 lbs
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Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

16-inch rims:
  • 6.5J x 16
  • 7J x 16
  • 6.5 J x 16
17-inch rims:
  • 7.5J x 17
18-inch rims:
  • 8J x 18
14-inch rims:
  • 6J x 14
  • 14
15-inch rims:
  • 15
  • 6J x 15
16-inch rims:
  • 7J x 16
  • 6J x 16
  • 16
  • 6.5J x 16
18-inch rims:
  • 18

Tire Size:

  • 205/55 R16 (W:205 | H:55 | D:16)
  • 205/55 R 16 (W:205 | H:55 | D:16)
  • 215/55 R16 (W:215 | H:55 | D:16)
  • 235/40 R18 (W:235 | H:40 | D:18)
  • 235/45 R17 (W:235 | H:45 | D:17)
  • 175/80 R14 (W:175 | H:80 | D:14)
  • 195/65 R15 (W:195 | H:65 | D:15)
  • 195/65 R15 V (W:195 | H:65 | D:15)
  • 195/65 VR 15 (W:195 | H:65 | D:15)
  • 205/55R16 (W:205 | H:55 | D:16)
  • 205/55 R16 (W:205 | H:55 | D:16)
  • 205/55 R16 W (W:205 | H:55 | D:16)
  • 225/40 R18 (W:225 | H:40 | D:18)

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