1996 Volkswagen Passat vs. 1998 Volkswagen Golf IV 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.
Here’s how the 1996 Volkswagen Passat and the 1998 Volkswagen Golf IV compare in size:
In terms of length, the 1996 Volkswagen Passat measures 4703 mm (185.16 in), making it 553 mm (21.77 in) (11.8 %) longer than the 1998 Volkswagen Golf IV at 4150 mm (163.39 in). Looking at width, the 1996 Volkswagen Passat spans 1746 mm (68.74 in), which is 11 mm (0.43 in) (0.6 %) broader than the 1998 Volkswagen Golf IV at 1735 mm (68.31 in). As for height, the 1996 Volkswagen Passat stands at 1462 mm (57.56 in), giving it an extra 18 mm (0.71 in) (1.2 %) compared to the 1998 Volkswagen Golf IV at 1444 mm (56.85 in).
Overall, the 1996 Volkswagen Passat is longer, wider and taller than the 1998 Volkswagen Golf IV.
Length
4703 mm185.2 in
4150 mm163.4 in
Width
1746 mm68.7 in
1735 mm68.3 in
Height
1462 mm57.6 in
1444 mm56.9 in
4703 mm185.2 in🟢 +553 mm+21.8 in (+13.3%)
4150 mm163.4 in🔴 -553 mm-21.8 in (-11.8%)
1746 mm68.7 in🟢 +11 mm+0.4 in (+0.6%)
1735 mm68.3 in🔴 -11 mm-0.4 in (-0.6%)
1462 mm57.6 in🟢 +18 mm+0.7 in (+1.2%)
1444 mm56.9 in🔴 -18 mm-0.7 in (-1.2%)
1996 Volkswagen Passat
1998 Volkswagen Golf IV
Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More
General Info
Body Style:
Sedan
Hatchback
Model Year:
1996
1998
Production:
1996-2000 Discontinued Model
1997-2006 Discontinued Model
Dimensions
Length:
4670-4703 mm183.9-185.2 in 🟢 +520 mm+20.5 in (+12.5%) - 🟢 +554 mm+21.8 in (+13.4%)
4150 mm163.4 in 🔴 -554 mm-21.8 in (-11.8%) - 🔴 -520 mm-20.5 in (-11.1%)
Width:
1740-1746 mm68.5-68.7 in 🟢 +5 mm+0.2 in (+0.3%) - 🟢 +11 mm+0.4 in (+0.6%)
1735 mm68.3 in 🔴 -11 mm-0.4 in (-0.6%) - 🔴 -5 mm-0.2 in (-0.3%)
Width (Folded Mirrors):
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Width (Opened Mirrors):
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Height:
1462 mm57.6 in 🟢 +15 mm+0.6 in (+1.0%) - 🟢 +48 mm+1.9 in (+3.4%)
1414-1444 mm55.7-56.9 in 🔴 -48 mm-1.9 in (-3.3%) - 🔴 -15 mm-0.6 in (-1.0%)
Ground Clearance:
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Trunk Capacity:
400-475 liter14.1-16.8 cu ft 🟢 +70 liter+2.5 cu ft (+21.2%) - 🟢 +300 liter+10.6 cu ft (+171.4%)
175-330 liter6.2-11.7 cu ft 🔴 -300 liter-10.6 cu ft (-63.2%) - 🔴 -70 liter-2.5 cu ft (-17.5%)
Trunk Capacity (Max):
725-800 liter25.6-28.3 cu ft 🔴 -460 liter-16.2 cu ft (-38.8%) - 🔴 -299 liter-10.6 cu ft (-27.2%)
1099-1185 liter38.8-41.8 cu ft 🟢 +299 liter+10.6 cu ft (+37.4%) - 🟢 +460 liter+16.2 cu ft (+63.4%)
