1988 Volkswagen Jetta II vs. 2008 Chevrolet Malibu VII
Dimensions Comparison

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1988 Volkswagen Jetta II (2-doors, facelift 1987)Change Car
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2008 Chevrolet Malibu VIIChange Car
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Here’s how the 1988 Volkswagen Jetta II and the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu VII compare in size:

In terms of length, the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu VII comes in at 4872 mm (191.81 in), giving it a 487 mm (19.17 in) (10.0 %) advantage over the 1988 Volkswagen Jetta II at 4385 mm (172.64 in). Looking at width, the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu VII stretches to 1785 mm (70.28 in), making it 110 mm (4.33 in) (6.2 %) wider than the 1988 Volkswagen Jetta II at 1675 mm (65.94 in). As for height, the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu VII reaches 1451 mm (57.13 in), which is 36 mm (1.42 in) (2.5 %) taller than the 1988 Volkswagen Jetta II at 1415 mm (55.71 in).

Overall, the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu VII is longer, wider and taller than the 1988 Volkswagen Jetta II.

Length
4385 mm172.6 in
4872 mm191.8 in
Width
1675 mm65.9 in
1785 mm70.3 in
Height
1415 mm55.7 in
1451 mm57.1 in

1988 Volkswagen Jetta II Preview
4385 mm172.6 in πŸ”΄ -487 mm-19.2 in (-10.0%)
2008 Chevrolet Malibu VII Side View Left
4872 mm191.8 in 🟒 +487 mm+19.2 in (+11.1%)
1988 Volkswagen Jetta II Preview
1675 mm65.9 in πŸ”΄ -110 mm-4.3 in (-6.2%)
2008 Chevrolet Malibu VII Front View
1785 mm70.3 in 🟒 +110 mm+4.3 in (+6.6%)
1988 Volkswagen Jetta II Preview
1415 mm55.7 in πŸ”΄ -36 mm-1.4 in (-2.5%)
2008 Chevrolet Malibu VII Rear View
1451 mm57.1 in 🟒 +36 mm+1.4 in (+2.5%)
1988 Volkswagen Jetta II
2008 Chevrolet Malibu VII

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

General Info

Body Style:

Sedan
Sedan

Model Year:

1988
2008

Production:

1987-1991 Discontinued Model
2008-2012 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

4385 mm172.6 in
πŸ”΄ -487 mm-19.2 in (-10.0%)
4872 mm191.8 in
🟒 +487 mm+19.2 in (+11.1%)

Width:

1675 mm65.9 in
πŸ”΄ -110 mm-4.3 in (-6.2%)
1785 mm70.3 in
🟒 +110 mm+4.3 in (+6.6%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

-
-

Height:

1415 mm55.7 in
πŸ”΄ -36 mm-1.4 in (-2.5%)
1451 mm57.1 in
🟒 +36 mm+1.4 in (+2.5%)

Ground Clearance:

-
-

Trunk Capacity:

575 liter20.3 cu ft
-

Trunk Capacity (Max):

-
377-427 liter13.3-15.1 cu ft

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

965 kg2127 lbs
πŸ”΄ -690 kg-1521 lbs (-41.7%) - πŸ”΄ -584 kg-1287 lbs (-37.7%)
1549-1655 kg3415-3649 lbs
🟒 +584 kg+1287 lbs (+60.5%) - 🟒 +690 kg+1521 lbs (+71.5%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1470 kg3241 lbs
πŸ”΄ -670 kg-1477 lbs (-31.3%)
2140 kg4718 lbs
🟒 +670 kg+1477 lbs (+45.6%)

Roof Load:

-
-

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

  • 13 inches
  • 17 inches
  • 16 inches
  • 18 inches

Tire Size:

  • 175/70 R13 (W:175 | H:70 | D:13)
  • 215/60 R16 (W:215 | H:60 | D:16)
  • 225/50 R17 (W:225 | H:50 | D:17)
  • 225/50 R18 (W:225 | H:50 | D:18)

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