2011 Volkswagen Jetta VI vs. 1988 Volkswagen Golf II
Dimensions Comparison

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1988 Volkswagen Golf II (5-door, facelift 1987)Change Car
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Here’s how the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta VI and the 1988 Volkswagen Golf II compare in size:

In terms of length, the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta VI measures 4644 mm (182.83 in), making it 604 mm (23.78 in) (13.0 %) longer than the 1988 Volkswagen Golf II at 4040 mm (159.06 in). Looking at width, the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta VI spans 1781 mm (70.12 in), which is 81 mm (3.19 in) (4.5 %) broader than the 1988 Volkswagen Golf II at 1700 mm (66.93 in). As for height, the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta VI stands at 1482 mm (58.35 in), giving it an extra 67 mm (2.64 in) (4.5 %) compared to the 1988 Volkswagen Golf II at 1415 mm (55.71 in).

Overall, the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta VI is longer, wider and taller than the 1988 Volkswagen Golf II.

Length
4644 mm182.8 in
4040 mm159.1 in
Width
1781 mm70.1 in
1700 mm66.9 in
Height
1482 mm58.3 in
1415 mm55.7 in

2011 Volkswagen Jetta VI Side View Left
4644 mm182.8 in 🟒 +604 mm+23.8 in (+15.0%)
1988 Volkswagen Golf II Side View Left
4040 mm159.1 in πŸ”΄ -604 mm-23.8 in (-13.0%)
2011 Volkswagen Jetta VI Front View
1781 mm70.1 in 🟒 +81 mm+3.2 in (+4.8%)
1988 Volkswagen Golf II Front View
1700 mm66.9 in πŸ”΄ -81 mm-3.2 in (-4.5%)
2011 Volkswagen Jetta VI Rear View
1482 mm58.3 in 🟒 +67 mm+2.6 in (+4.7%)
1988 Volkswagen Golf II Front View
1415 mm55.7 in πŸ”΄ -67 mm-2.6 in (-4.5%)
2011 Volkswagen Jetta VI
1988 Volkswagen Golf II

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

General Info

Body Style:

Sedan
Hatchback

Model Year:

2011
1988

Production:

2013-2014 Discontinued Model
1987-1991 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

4554-4644 mm179.3-182.8 in
🟒 +514 mm+20.2 in (+12.7%) - 🟒 +659 mm+25.9 in (+16.5%)
3985-4040 mm156.9-159.1 in
πŸ”΄ -659 mm-25.9 in (-14.2%) - πŸ”΄ -514 mm-20.2 in (-11.3%)

Width:

1781 mm70.1 in
🟒 +78 mm+3.1 in (+4.6%) - 🟒 +116 mm+4.6 in (+7.0%)
1665-1700 mm65.6-66.9 in
πŸ”΄ -116 mm-4.6 in (-6.5%) - πŸ”΄ -78 mm-3.1 in (-4.4%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
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Width (Opened Mirrors):

2020 mm79.5 in
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Height:

1453-1482 mm57.2-58.3 in
🟒 +38 mm+1.5 in (+2.7%) - 🟒 +77 mm+3.0 in (+5.5%)
1405-1415 mm55.3-55.7 in
πŸ”΄ -77 mm-3.0 in (-5.2%) - πŸ”΄ -38 mm-1.5 in (-2.6%)

Ground Clearance:

134-139 mm5.3-5.5 in
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Trunk Capacity:

374-527 liter13.2-18.6 cu ft
🟒 +29 liter+1.0 cu ft (+8.4%) - 🟒 +297 liter+10.5 cu ft (+129.1%)
230-345 liter8.1-12.2 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -297 liter-10.5 cu ft (-56.4%) - πŸ”΄ -29 liter-1.0 cu ft (-7.8%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

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1030-1145 liter36.4-40.4 cu ft

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1230-1430 kg2712-3153 lbs
🟒 +125 kg+276 lbs (+11.3%) - 🟒 +520 kg+1146 lbs (+57.1%)
910-1105 kg2006-2436 lbs
πŸ”΄ -520 kg-1146 lbs (-36.4%) - πŸ”΄ -125 kg-276 lbs (-10.2%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1800-2020 kg3968-4453 lbs
🟒 +230 kg+507 lbs (+14.6%) - 🟒 +650 kg+1433 lbs (+47.4%)
1370-1570 kg3020-3461 lbs
πŸ”΄ -650 kg-1433 lbs (-32.2%) - πŸ”΄ -230 kg-507 lbs (-12.8%)

Roof Load:

75 kg165 lbs
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Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

16-inch rims:
  • 6.5J x 16
15-inch rims:
  • 6J x 15
17-inch rims:
  • 7J x 17
13-inch rims:
  • 5J x 13
  • 5.5J x 13
14-inch rims:
  • 6J x 14
15-inch rims:
  • 6.5J x 15

Tire Size:

  • 195/65 R15 (W:195 | H:65 | D:15)
  • 205/55 R16 (W:205 | H:55 | D:16)
  • 225/45 R17 (W:225 | H:45 | D:17)
  • 155/65 R13 (W:155 | H:65 | D:13)
  • 175/70 R13 (W:175 | H:70 | D:13)
  • 185/60 R14 (W:185 | H:60 | D:14)
  • 195/50 R15 (W:195 | H:50 | D:15)

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