2006 Volkswagen Jetta V vs. 1998 Volkswagen Golf IV
Dimensions Comparison

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2006 Volkswagen Jetta VChange Car
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1998 Volkswagen Golf IVChange Car
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Here’s how the 2006 Volkswagen Jetta V and the 1998 Volkswagen Golf IV compare in size:

In terms of length, the 2006 Volkswagen Jetta V measures 4554 mm (179.29 in), making it 404 mm (15.91 in) (8.9 %) longer than the 1998 Volkswagen Golf IV at 4150 mm (163.39 in). Looking at width, the 2006 Volkswagen Jetta V spans 1781 mm (70.12 in), which is 46 mm (1.81 in) (2.6 %) broader than the 1998 Volkswagen Golf IV at 1735 mm (68.31 in). As for height, the 2006 Volkswagen Jetta V stands at 1459 mm (57.44 in), giving it an extra 15 mm (0.59 in) (1.0 %) compared to the 1998 Volkswagen Golf IV at 1444 mm (56.85 in).

Overall, the 2006 Volkswagen Jetta V is longer, wider and taller than the 1998 Volkswagen Golf IV.

Length
4554 mm179.3 in
4150 mm163.4 in
Width
1781 mm70.1 in
1735 mm68.3 in
Height
1459 mm57.4 in
1444 mm56.9 in

2006 Volkswagen Jetta V Side View Left
4554 mm179.3 in 🟒 +404 mm+15.9 in (+9.7%)
1998 Volkswagen Golf IV Preview
4150 mm163.4 in πŸ”΄ -404 mm-15.9 in (-8.9%)
2006 Volkswagen Jetta V Front View
1781 mm70.1 in 🟒 +46 mm+1.8 in (+2.7%)
1998 Volkswagen Golf IV Preview
1735 mm68.3 in πŸ”΄ -46 mm-1.8 in (-2.6%)
2006 Volkswagen Jetta V Rear View
1459 mm57.4 in 🟒 +15 mm+0.6 in (+1.0%)
1998 Volkswagen Golf IV Preview
1444 mm56.9 in πŸ”΄ -15 mm-0.6 in (-1.0%)
2006 Volkswagen Jetta V
1998 Volkswagen Golf IV

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

General Info

Body Style:

Sedan
Hatchback

Model Year:

2006
1998

Production:

2005-2008 Discontinued Model
1997-2006 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

4554 mm179.3 in
🟒 +404 mm+15.9 in (+9.7%) - 🟒 +405 mm+15.9 in (+9.8%)
4150 mm163.4 in
πŸ”΄ -405 mm-15.9 in (-8.9%) - πŸ”΄ -404 mm-15.9 in (-8.9%)

Width:

1781 mm70.1 in
🟒 +46 mm+1.8 in (+2.7%)
1735 mm68.3 in
πŸ”΄ -46 mm-1.8 in (-2.6%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
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Width (Opened Mirrors):

2010 mm79.1 in
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Height:

1459 mm57.4 in
🟒 +15 mm+0.6 in (+1.0%) - 🟒 +45 mm+1.8 in (+3.2%)
1414-1444 mm55.7-56.9 in
πŸ”΄ -45 mm-1.8 in (-3.1%) - πŸ”΄ -15 mm-0.6 in (-1.0%)

Ground Clearance:

137 mm5.4 in
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Trunk Capacity:

368-527 liter13.0-18.6 cu ft
🟒 +38 liter+1.3 cu ft (+11.5%) - 🟒 +352 liter+12.4 cu ft (+201.1%)
175-330 liter6.2-11.7 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -352 liter-12.4 cu ft (-66.8%) - πŸ”΄ -38 liter-1.3 cu ft (-10.3%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

-
1099-1185 liter38.8-41.8 cu ft

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1268-1568 kg2795-3457 lbs
πŸ”΄ -207 kg-456 lbs (-14.0%) - 🟒 +483 kg+1065 lbs (+44.5%)
1085-1475 kg2392-3252 lbs
πŸ”΄ -483 kg-1065 lbs (-30.8%) - 🟒 +207 kg+456 lbs (+16.3%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1870-2030 kg4123-4475 lbs
πŸ”΄ -130 kg-287 lbs (-6.5%) - 🟒 +390 kg+860 lbs (+23.8%)
1640-2000 kg3616-4409 lbs
πŸ”΄ -390 kg-860 lbs (-19.2%) - 🟒 +130 kg+287 lbs (+7.0%)

Roof Load:

75 kg165 lbs
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Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

16-inch rims:
  • 6.5 x 16
  • 6.5J x 16
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)
  • 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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