1988 Volkswagen Jetta II vs. 1979 Ford Mustang III
Dimensions Comparison

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1988 Volkswagen Jetta II (2-doors, facelift 1987)Change Car
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1979 Ford Mustang IIIChange Car
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Here’s how the 1988 Volkswagen Jetta II and the 1979 Ford Mustang III compare in size:

In terms of length, the 1979 Ford Mustang III comes in at 4560 mm (179.53 in), giving it a 175 mm (6.89 in) (3.8 %) advantage over the 1988 Volkswagen Jetta II at 4385 mm (172.64 in). Looking at width, the 1979 Ford Mustang III stretches to 1735 mm (68.31 in), making it 60 mm (2.36 in) (3.5 %) 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 1979 Ford Mustang III at 1320 mm (51.97 in).

Overall, the 1988 Volkswagen Jetta II is taller than the 1979 Ford Mustang III, while the 1979 Ford Mustang III is longer and wider than the 1988 Volkswagen Jetta II.

Length
4385 mm172.6 in
4560 mm179.5 in
Width
1675 mm65.9 in
1735 mm68.3 in
Height
1415 mm55.7 in
1320 mm52.0 in

1988 Volkswagen Jetta II Preview
4385 mm172.6 in πŸ”΄ -175 mm-6.9 in (-3.8%)
1979 Ford Mustang III Preview
4560 mm179.5 in 🟒 +175 mm+6.9 in (+4.0%)
1988 Volkswagen Jetta II Preview
1675 mm65.9 in πŸ”΄ -60 mm-2.4 in (-3.5%)
1979 Ford Mustang III Preview
1735 mm68.3 in 🟒 +60 mm+2.4 in (+3.6%)
1988 Volkswagen Jetta II Preview
1415 mm55.7 in 🟒 +95 mm+3.7 in (+7.2%)
1979 Ford Mustang III Preview
1320 mm52.0 in πŸ”΄ -95 mm-3.7 in (-6.7%)
1988 Volkswagen Jetta II
1979 Ford Mustang III

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

General Info

Body Style:

Sedan
Coupe

Model Year:

1988
1979

Production:

1987-1991 Discontinued Model
n/a

Dimensions

Length:

4385 mm172.6 in
πŸ”΄ -175 mm-6.9 in (-3.8%)
4560 mm179.5 in
🟒 +175 mm+6.9 in (+4.0%)

Width:

1675 mm65.9 in
πŸ”΄ -60 mm-2.4 in (-3.5%)
1735 mm68.3 in
🟒 +60 mm+2.4 in (+3.6%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

-
-

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
πŸ”΄ -275 liter-9.7 cu ft (-32.4%)
850 liter30.0 cu ft
🟒 +275 liter+9.7 cu ft (+47.8%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

-
-

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

965 kg2127 lbs
πŸ”΄ -415 kg-915 lbs (-30.1%) - πŸ”΄ -285 kg-628 lbs (-22.8%)
1250-1380 kg2756-3042 lbs
🟒 +285 kg+628 lbs (+29.5%) - 🟒 +415 kg+915 lbs (+43.0%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1470 kg3241 lbs
-

Roof Load:

-
-

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

  • 13 inches
n/a

Tire Size:

  • 175/70 R13 (W:175 | H:70 | D:13)
  • 195/75 R14 (W:195 | H:75 | D:14)
  • 225/55 ZR16 (W:225 | H:55 | D:16)

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