1999 Volkswagen Jetta IV 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 1999 Volkswagen Jetta IV and the 1988 Volkswagen Golf II compare in size:

In terms of length, the 1999 Volkswagen Jetta IV measures 4380 mm (172.44 in), making it 340 mm (13.39 in) (7.8 %) longer than the 1988 Volkswagen Golf II at 4040 mm (159.06 in). Looking at width, the 1999 Volkswagen Jetta IV spans 1740 mm (68.50 in), which is 40 mm (1.57 in) (2.3 %) broader than the 1988 Volkswagen Golf II at 1700 mm (66.93 in). As for height, the 1999 Volkswagen Jetta IV stands at 1480 mm (58.27 in), giving it an extra 65 mm (2.56 in) (4.4 %) compared to the 1988 Volkswagen Golf II at 1415 mm (55.71 in).

Overall, the 1999 Volkswagen Jetta IV is longer, wider and taller than the 1988 Volkswagen Golf II.

Length
4380 mm172.4 in
4040 mm159.1 in
Width
1740 mm68.5 in
1700 mm66.9 in
Height
1480 mm58.3 in
1415 mm55.7 in

1999 Volkswagen Jetta IV Side View Left
4380 mm172.4 in 🟒 +340 mm+13.4 in (+8.4%)
1988 Volkswagen Golf II Side View Left
4040 mm159.1 in πŸ”΄ -340 mm-13.4 in (-7.8%)
1999 Volkswagen Jetta IV Front View
1740 mm68.5 in 🟒 +40 mm+1.6 in (+2.4%)
1988 Volkswagen Golf II Front View
1700 mm66.9 in πŸ”΄ -40 mm-1.6 in (-2.3%)
1999 Volkswagen Jetta IV Rear View
1480 mm58.3 in 🟒 +65 mm+2.6 in (+4.6%)
1988 Volkswagen Golf II Front View
1415 mm55.7 in πŸ”΄ -65 mm-2.6 in (-4.4%)
1999 Volkswagen Jetta IV
1988 Volkswagen Golf II

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

General Info

Body Style:

Sedan
Hatchback

Model Year:

1999
1988

Production:

2001-2005 Discontinued Model
1987-1991 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

4374-4380 mm172.2-172.4 in
🟒 +334 mm+13.1 in (+8.3%) - 🟒 +395 mm+15.6 in (+9.9%)
3985-4040 mm156.9-159.1 in
πŸ”΄ -395 mm-15.6 in (-9.0%) - πŸ”΄ -334 mm-13.1 in (-7.6%)

Width:

1730-1740 mm68.1-68.5 in
🟒 +30 mm+1.2 in (+1.8%) - 🟒 +75 mm+3.0 in (+4.5%)
1665-1700 mm65.6-66.9 in
πŸ”΄ -75 mm-3.0 in (-4.3%) - πŸ”΄ -30 mm-1.2 in (-1.7%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

-
-

Height:

1446-1480 mm56.9-58.3 in
🟒 +31 mm+1.2 in (+2.2%) - 🟒 +75 mm+3.0 in (+5.3%)
1405-1415 mm55.3-55.7 in
πŸ”΄ -75 mm-3.0 in (-5.1%) - πŸ”΄ -31 mm-1.2 in (-2.1%)

Ground Clearance:

-
-

Trunk Capacity:

455-460 liter16.1-16.2 cu ft
🟒 +110 liter+3.9 cu ft (+31.9%) - 🟒 +230 liter+8.1 cu ft (+100.0%)
230-345 liter8.1-12.2 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -230 liter-8.1 cu ft (-50.0%) - πŸ”΄ -110 liter-3.9 cu ft (-24.2%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

785-1470 liter27.7-51.9 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -360 liter-12.7 cu ft (-31.4%) - 🟒 +440 liter+15.5 cu ft (+42.7%)
1030-1145 liter36.4-40.4 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -440 liter-15.5 cu ft (-29.9%) - 🟒 +360 liter+12.7 cu ft (+45.9%)

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1165-1725 kg2568-3803 lbs
🟒 +60 kg+132 lbs (+5.4%) - 🟒 +815 kg+1797 lbs (+89.6%)
910-1105 kg2006-2436 lbs
πŸ”΄ -815 kg-1797 lbs (-47.2%) - πŸ”΄ -60 kg-132 lbs (-5.2%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1710-1965 kg3770-4332 lbs
🟒 +140 kg+309 lbs (+8.9%) - 🟒 +595 kg+1312 lbs (+43.4%)
1370-1570 kg3020-3461 lbs
πŸ”΄ -595 kg-1312 lbs (-30.3%) - πŸ”΄ -140 kg-309 lbs (-8.2%)

Roof Load:

-
-

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

15-inch rims:
  • 6J x 15
  • 15
16-inch rims:
  • 6.5 x 16
  • 16
  • 6.5J x 16
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)
  • 195/65 R 15 (W:195 | H:65 | D:15)
  • 195/65 R15 V (W:195 | H:65 | D:15)
  • 195/65R15 (W:195 | H:65 | D:15)
  • 195/65 R15V (W:195 | H:65 | D:15)
  • 195/65 HR 15 (W:195 | H:65 | D:15)
  • 205/55 R16 (W:205 | H:55 | D:16)
  • 205/55 R16 V (W:205 | H:55 | D:16)
  • 205/55 R16 W (W:205 | H:55 | D:16)
  • 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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