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2006 Volkswagen Jetta V vs. 1974 Volkswagen Golf I

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      Here’s how the 2006 Volkswagen Jetta V and the 1974 Volkswagen Golf I compare in size:

      In terms of length, the 2006 Volkswagen Jetta V measures 4554 mm (179.29 in), making it 831 mm (32.72 in) (18.2 %) longer than the 1974 Volkswagen Golf I at 3723 mm (146.57 in). Looking at width, the 2006 Volkswagen Jetta V spans 1781 mm (70.12 in), which is 171 mm (6.73 in) (9.6 %) broader than the 1974 Volkswagen Golf I at 1610 mm (63.39 in). As for height, the 2006 Volkswagen Jetta V stands at 1459 mm (57.44 in), giving it an extra 49 mm (1.93 in) (3.4 %) compared to the 1974 Volkswagen Golf I at 1410 mm (55.51 in).

      Overall, the 2006 Volkswagen Jetta V is longer, wider and taller than the 1974 Volkswagen Golf I.

      Length
      4554 mm179.3 in
      3723 mm146.6 in
      Width
      1781 mm70.1 in
      1610 mm63.4 in
      Height
      1459 mm57.4 in
      1410 mm55.5 in

      2006 Volkswagen Jetta V Side View Left
      4554 mm179.3 in 🟒 +831 mm+32.7 in (+22.3%)
      1974 Volkswagen Golf I Side View Left
      3723 mm146.6 in πŸ”΄ -831 mm-32.7 in (-18.2%)
      2006 Volkswagen Jetta V Front View
      1781 mm70.1 in 🟒 +171 mm+6.7 in (+10.6%)
      1974 Volkswagen Golf I Front View
      1610 mm63.4 in πŸ”΄ -171 mm-6.7 in (-9.6%)
      2006 Volkswagen Jetta V Rear View
      1459 mm57.4 in 🟒 +49 mm+1.9 in (+3.5%)
      1974 Volkswagen Golf I Rear View
      1410 mm55.5 in πŸ”΄ -49 mm-1.9 in (-3.4%)
      2006 Volkswagen Jetta V
      1974 Volkswagen Golf I

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

      General Info

      Body Style:

      Sedan
      Hatchback

      Model Year:

      2006
      1974

      Production:

      2005-2010 Discontinued Model
      1974-1983 Discontinued Model

      Dimensions

      Length:

      4554 mm179.3 in
      🟒 +831 mm+32.7 in (+22.3%)
      3723 mm146.6 in
      πŸ”΄ -831 mm-32.7 in (-18.2%)

      Width:

      1781 mm70.1 in
      🟒 +171 mm+6.7 in (+10.6%)
      1610 mm63.4 in
      πŸ”΄ -171 mm-6.7 in (-9.6%)

      Width (Folded Mirrors):

      -
      -

      Width (Opened Mirrors):

      2010 mm79.1 in
      -

      Height:

      1459 mm57.4 in
      🟒 +49 mm+1.9 in (+3.5%)
      1410 mm55.5 in
      πŸ”΄ -49 mm-1.9 in (-3.4%)

      Ground Clearance:

      137 mm5.4 in
      🟒 +12 mm+0.5 in (+9.6%) - 🟒 +13 mm+0.5 in (+10.5%)
      124-125 mm4.9-4.9 in
      πŸ”΄ -13 mm-0.5 in (-9.5%) - πŸ”΄ -12 mm-0.5 in (-8.8%)

      Trunk Capacity:

      368-527 liter13.0-18.6 cu ft
      🟒 +159 liter+5.6 cu ft (+43.2%)
      368 liter13.0 cu ft
      πŸ”΄ -159 liter-5.6 cu ft (-30.2%)

      Trunk Capacity (Max):

      -
      1102 liter38.9 cu ft

      Weight Specifications

      Curb Weight:

      1268-1568 kg2795-3457 lbs
      🟒 +438 kg+966 lbs (+52.8%) - 🟒 +818 kg+1803 lbs (+109.1%)
      750-830 kg1653-1830 lbs
      πŸ”΄ -818 kg-1803 lbs (-52.2%) - πŸ”΄ -438 kg-966 lbs (-34.5%)

      Maximal permitted Weight:

      1870-2030 kg4123-4475 lbs
      🟒 +620 kg+1367 lbs (+49.6%) - 🟒 +860 kg+1896 lbs (+73.5%)
      1170-1250 kg2579-2756 lbs
      πŸ”΄ -860 kg-1896 lbs (-42.4%) - πŸ”΄ -620 kg-1367 lbs (-33.2%)

      Roof Load:

      75 kg165 lbs
      -

      Tire Specifications

      Rims Size:

      16-inch rims:
      • 6.5 x 16
      • 6.5J x 16
      13-inch rims:
      • 5J x 13
      • 4.5J x 13
      • 13
      • 5.5J x 13
      14-inch rims:
      • 6J x 14

      Tire Size:

      • 205/55 R16 (W:205 | H:55 | D:16)
      • 175/50 R13 (W:175 | H:50 | D:13)
      • 175/70 R13 (W:175 | H:70 | D:13)
      • 185/60 R14 (W:185 | H:60 | D:14)

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