1988 Volkswagen Jetta II vs. 1999 Mercury Cougar VIII
Dimensions Comparison

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1988 Volkswagen Jetta II (facelift 1987)Change Car
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1999 Mercury Cougar VIIIChange Car
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Here’s how the 1988 Volkswagen Jetta II and the 1999 Mercury Cougar VIII compare in size:

In terms of length, the 1999 Mercury Cougar VIII comes in at 4700 mm (185.04 in), giving it a 315 mm (12.40 in) (6.7 %) advantage over the 1988 Volkswagen Jetta II at 4385 mm (172.64 in). Looking at width, the 1999 Mercury Cougar VIII stretches to 1770 mm (69.69 in), making it 95 mm (3.74 in) (5.4 %) wider than the 1988 Volkswagen Jetta II at 1675 mm (65.94 in). As for height, the 1988 Volkswagen Jetta II stands at 1415 mm (55.71 in), giving it an extra 95 mm (3.74 in) (6.7 %) compared to the 1999 Mercury Cougar VIII at 1320 mm (51.97 in).

Overall, the 1988 Volkswagen Jetta II is taller than the 1999 Mercury Cougar VIII, while the 1999 Mercury Cougar VIII is longer and wider than the 1988 Volkswagen Jetta II.

Length
4385 mm172.6 in
4700 mm185.0 in
Width
1675 mm65.9 in
1770 mm69.7 in
Height
1415 mm55.7 in
1320 mm52.0 in

1988 Volkswagen Jetta II Preview
4385 mm172.6 in πŸ”΄ -315 mm-12.4 in (-6.7%)
1999 Mercury Cougar VIII Preview
4700 mm185.0 in 🟒 +315 mm+12.4 in (+7.2%)
1988 Volkswagen Jetta II Preview
1675 mm65.9 in πŸ”΄ -95 mm-3.7 in (-5.4%)
1999 Mercury Cougar VIII Preview
1770 mm69.7 in 🟒 +95 mm+3.7 in (+5.7%)
1988 Volkswagen Jetta II Preview
1415 mm55.7 in 🟒 +95 mm+3.7 in (+7.2%)
1999 Mercury Cougar VIII Preview
1320 mm52.0 in πŸ”΄ -95 mm-3.7 in (-6.7%)
1988 Volkswagen Jetta II
1999 Mercury Cougar VIII

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

General Info

Body Style:

Sedan
Coupe

Model Year:

1988
1999

Production:

1987-1991 Discontinued Model
1998-2002 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

4385 mm172.6 in
πŸ”΄ -315 mm-12.4 in (-6.7%)
4700 mm185.0 in
🟒 +315 mm+12.4 in (+7.2%)

Width:

1675 mm65.9 in
πŸ”΄ -95 mm-3.7 in (-5.4%)
1770 mm69.7 in
🟒 +95 mm+3.7 in (+5.7%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

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Width (Opened Mirrors):

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-

Height:

1415 mm55.7 in
🟒 +95 mm+3.7 in (+7.2%)
1320 mm52.0 in
πŸ”΄ -95 mm-3.7 in (-6.7%)

Ground Clearance:

-
-

Trunk Capacity:

575 liter20.3 cu ft
🟒 +165 liter+5.8 cu ft (+40.2%)
410 liter14.5 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -165 liter-5.8 cu ft (-28.7%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

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-

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

935-1140 kg2061-2513 lbs
πŸ”΄ -440 kg-970 lbs (-32.0%) - πŸ”΄ -160 kg-353 lbs (-12.3%)
1300-1375 kg2866-3031 lbs
🟒 +160 kg+353 lbs (+14.0%) - 🟒 +440 kg+970 lbs (+47.1%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1400-1620 kg3086-3571 lbs
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Roof Load:

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-

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

  • 14 inches
  • 13 inches
  • 15 inches

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)
  • 205/60 R15 (W:205 | H:60 | D:15)

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