1988 Volkswagen Jetta II vs. 2009 Volkswagen Golf VI
Dimensions Comparison

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1988 Volkswagen Jetta II (facelift 1987)Change Car
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2009 Volkswagen Golf VI (5-door)Change Car
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Here’s how the 1988 Volkswagen Jetta II and the 2009 Volkswagen Golf VI compare in size:

In terms of length, the 1988 Volkswagen Jetta II measures 4385 mm (172.64 in), making it 172 mm (6.77 in) (3.9 %) longer than the 2009 Volkswagen Golf VI at 4213 mm (165.87 in). Looking at width, the 2009 Volkswagen Golf VI stretches to 1786 mm (70.31 in), making it 111 mm (4.37 in) (6.2 %) wider than the 1988 Volkswagen Jetta II at 1675 mm (65.94 in). As for height, the 2009 Volkswagen Golf VI reaches 1480 mm (58.27 in), which is 65 mm (2.56 in) (4.4 %) taller than the 1988 Volkswagen Jetta II at 1415 mm (55.71 in).

Overall, the 1988 Volkswagen Jetta II is longer than the 2009 Volkswagen Golf VI, while the 2009 Volkswagen Golf VI is wider and taller than the 1988 Volkswagen Jetta II.

Length
4385 mm172.6 in
4213 mm165.9 in
Width
1675 mm65.9 in
1786 mm70.3 in
Height
1415 mm55.7 in
1480 mm58.3 in

1988 Volkswagen Jetta II Preview
4385 mm172.6 in 🟒 +172 mm+6.8 in (+4.1%)
2009 Volkswagen Golf VI Side View Left
4213 mm165.9 in πŸ”΄ -172 mm-6.8 in (-3.9%)
1988 Volkswagen Jetta II Preview
1675 mm65.9 in πŸ”΄ -111 mm-4.4 in (-6.2%)
2009 Volkswagen Golf VI Front View
1786 mm70.3 in 🟒 +111 mm+4.4 in (+6.6%)
1988 Volkswagen Jetta II Preview
1415 mm55.7 in πŸ”΄ -65 mm-2.6 in (-4.4%)
2009 Volkswagen Golf VI Rear View
1480 mm58.3 in 🟒 +65 mm+2.6 in (+4.6%)
1988 Volkswagen Jetta II
2009 Volkswagen Golf VI

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

General Info

Body Style:

Sedan
Hatchback

Model Year:

1988
2009

Production:

1987-1991 Discontinued Model
2008-2013 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

4385 mm172.6 in
🟒 +172 mm+6.8 in (+4.1%) - 🟒 +186 mm+7.3 in (+4.4%)
4199-4213 mm165.3-165.9 in
πŸ”΄ -186 mm-7.3 in (-4.2%) - πŸ”΄ -172 mm-6.8 in (-3.9%)

Width:

1675 mm65.9 in
πŸ”΄ -111 mm-4.4 in (-6.2%)
1786 mm70.3 in
🟒 +111 mm+4.4 in (+6.6%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

-
2048 mm80.6 in

Height:

1415 mm55.7 in
πŸ”΄ -65 mm-2.6 in (-4.4%) - πŸ”΄ -46 mm-1.8 in (-3.1%)
1461-1480 mm57.5-58.3 in
🟒 +46 mm+1.8 in (+3.3%) - 🟒 +65 mm+2.6 in (+4.6%)

Ground Clearance:

-
132-150 mm5.2-5.9 in

Trunk Capacity:

575 liter20.3 cu ft
🟒 +225 liter+7.9 cu ft (+64.3%) - 🟒 +300 liter+10.6 cu ft (+109.1%)
275-350 liter9.7-12.4 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -300 liter-10.6 cu ft (-52.2%) - πŸ”΄ -225 liter-7.9 cu ft (-39.1%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

-
1230-1305 liter43.4-46.1 cu ft

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

935-1140 kg2061-2513 lbs
πŸ”΄ -531 kg-1171 lbs (-36.2%) - πŸ”΄ -2 kg-4 lbs (-0.2%)
1142-1466 kg2518-3232 lbs
🟒 +2 kg+4 lbs (+0.2%) - 🟒 +531 kg+1171 lbs (+56.8%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1400-1620 kg3086-3571 lbs
πŸ”΄ -630 kg-1389 lbs (-31.0%) - πŸ”΄ -130 kg-287 lbs (-7.4%)
1750-2030 kg3858-4475 lbs
🟒 +130 kg+287 lbs (+8.0%) - 🟒 +630 kg+1389 lbs (+45.0%)

Roof Load:

-
75-100 kg165-220 lbs

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

  • 14 inches
  • 13 inches
15-inch rims:
  • 6 J x 15
  • 6J x 15
17-inch rims:
  • 7.5 J x 17
  • 7 J x 17
18-inch rims:
  • 7.5 J x 18
  • 7.5J x 18
16-inch rims:
  • 6.5 J x 16
  • 6.5J x 16
19-inch rims:
  • 7.5J x 19

Tire Size:

  • 175/70 R13 (W:175 | H:70 | D:13)
  • 185/60 R14 (W:185 | H:60 | D:14)
  • 185/70 R14 (W:185 | H:70 | D:14)
  • 195/65 R 15 (W:195 | H:65 | D:15)
  • 195/65 R15 (W:195 | H:65 | D:15)
  • 205/55 R 16 (W:205 | H:55 | D:16)
  • 205/55 R16 (W:205 | H:55 | D:16)
  • 225/35 R19 (W:225 | H:35 | D:19)
  • 225/40 R 18 (W:225 | H:40 | D:18)
  • 225/40 R18 (W:225 | H:40 | D:18)
  • 225/45 R 17 (W:225 | H:45 | D:17)

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