1999 Volkswagen Jetta IV vs. 1974 Volkswagen Golf I
Dimensions Comparison

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1999 Volkswagen Jetta IVChange Car
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1974 Volkswagen Golf I (5-door)Change Car
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Here’s how the 1999 Volkswagen Jetta IV and the 1974 Volkswagen Golf I compare in size:

In terms of length, the 1999 Volkswagen Jetta IV measures 4380 mm (172.44 in), making it 657 mm (25.87 in) (15.0 %) longer than the 1974 Volkswagen Golf I at 3723 mm (146.57 in). Looking at width, the 1999 Volkswagen Jetta IV spans 1740 mm (68.50 in), which is 130 mm (5.12 in) (7.5 %) broader than the 1974 Volkswagen Golf I at 1610 mm (63.39 in). As for height, the 1999 Volkswagen Jetta IV stands at 1480 mm (58.27 in), giving it an extra 70 mm (2.76 in) (4.7 %) compared to the 1974 Volkswagen Golf I at 1410 mm (55.51 in).

Overall, the 1999 Volkswagen Jetta IV is longer, wider and taller than the 1974 Volkswagen Golf I.

Length
4380 mm172.4 in
3723 mm146.6 in
Width
1740 mm68.5 in
1610 mm63.4 in
Height
1480 mm58.3 in
1410 mm55.5 in

1999 Volkswagen Jetta IV Side View Left
4380 mm172.4 in 🟒 +657 mm+25.9 in (+17.6%)
1974 Volkswagen Golf I Preview
3723 mm146.6 in πŸ”΄ -657 mm-25.9 in (-15.0%)
1999 Volkswagen Jetta IV Front View
1740 mm68.5 in 🟒 +130 mm+5.1 in (+8.1%)
1974 Volkswagen Golf I Preview
1610 mm63.4 in πŸ”΄ -130 mm-5.1 in (-7.5%)
1999 Volkswagen Jetta IV Rear View
1480 mm58.3 in 🟒 +70 mm+2.8 in (+5.0%)
1974 Volkswagen Golf I Preview
1410 mm55.5 in πŸ”΄ -70 mm-2.8 in (-4.7%)
1999 Volkswagen Jetta IV
1974 Volkswagen Golf I

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

General Info

Body Style:

Sedan
Hatchback

Model Year:

1999
1974

Production:

2001-2005 Discontinued Model
1974-1983 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

4374-4380 mm172.2-172.4 in
🟒 +651 mm+25.6 in (+17.5%) - 🟒 +657 mm+25.9 in (+17.6%)
3723 mm146.6 in
πŸ”΄ -657 mm-25.9 in (-15.0%) - πŸ”΄ -651 mm-25.6 in (-14.9%)

Width:

1730-1740 mm68.1-68.5 in
🟒 +120 mm+4.7 in (+7.5%) - 🟒 +130 mm+5.1 in (+8.1%)
1610 mm63.4 in
πŸ”΄ -130 mm-5.1 in (-7.5%) - πŸ”΄ -120 mm-4.7 in (-6.9%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

-
-

Height:

1446-1480 mm56.9-58.3 in
🟒 +36 mm+1.4 in (+2.6%) - 🟒 +70 mm+2.8 in (+5.0%)
1410 mm55.5 in
πŸ”΄ -70 mm-2.8 in (-4.7%) - πŸ”΄ -36 mm-1.4 in (-2.5%)

Ground Clearance:

-
124-125 mm4.9-4.9 in

Trunk Capacity:

455-460 liter16.1-16.2 cu ft
🟒 +87 liter+3.1 cu ft (+23.6%) - 🟒 +92 liter+3.2 cu ft (+25.0%)
368 liter13.0 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -92 liter-3.2 cu ft (-20.0%) - πŸ”΄ -87 liter-3.1 cu ft (-19.1%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

785-1470 liter27.7-51.9 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -317 liter-11.2 cu ft (-28.8%) - 🟒 +368 liter+13.0 cu ft (+33.4%)
1102 liter38.9 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -368 liter-13.0 cu ft (-25.0%) - 🟒 +317 liter+11.2 cu ft (+40.4%)

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1165-1725 kg2568-3803 lbs
🟒 +315 kg+694 lbs (+37.1%) - 🟒 +950 kg+2094 lbs (+122.6%)
775-850 kg1709-1874 lbs
πŸ”΄ -950 kg-2094 lbs (-55.1%) - πŸ”΄ -315 kg-694 lbs (-27.0%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1710-1965 kg3770-4332 lbs
🟒 +410 kg+904 lbs (+31.5%) - 🟒 +765 kg+1687 lbs (+63.8%)
1200-1300 kg2646-2866 lbs
πŸ”΄ -765 kg-1687 lbs (-38.9%) - πŸ”΄ -410 kg-904 lbs (-24.0%)

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

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)
  • 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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