1979 Volkswagen Jetta I vs. 1998 Toyota Corolla Hatch VIII
Dimensions Comparison

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1979 Volkswagen Jetta IChange Car
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1998 Toyota Corolla Hatch VIII (E110)Change Car
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Here’s how the 1979 Volkswagen Jetta I and the 1998 Toyota Corolla Hatch VIII compare in size:

In terms of length, the 1998 Toyota Corolla Hatch VIII comes in at 4270 mm (168.11 in), giving it a 80 mm (3.15 in) (1.9 %) advantage over the 1979 Volkswagen Jetta I at 4190 mm (164.96 in). Looking at width, the 1998 Toyota Corolla Hatch VIII stretches to 1690 mm (66.54 in), making it 60 mm (2.36 in) (3.6 %) wider than the 1979 Volkswagen Jetta I at 1630 mm (64.17 in). As for height, the 1979 Volkswagen Jetta I stands at 1410 mm (55.51 in), giving it an extra 25 mm (0.98 in) (1.8 %) compared to the 1998 Toyota Corolla Hatch VIII at 1385 mm (54.53 in).

Overall, the 1979 Volkswagen Jetta I is taller than the 1998 Toyota Corolla Hatch VIII, while the 1998 Toyota Corolla Hatch VIII is longer and wider than the 1979 Volkswagen Jetta I.

Length
4190 mm165.0 in
4270 mm168.1 in
Width
1630 mm64.2 in
1690 mm66.5 in
Height
1410 mm55.5 in
1385 mm54.5 in

1979 Volkswagen Jetta I Preview
4190 mm165.0 in πŸ”΄ -80 mm-3.1 in (-1.9%)
1998 Toyota Corolla Hatch VIII Preview
4270 mm168.1 in 🟒 +80 mm+3.1 in (+1.9%)
1979 Volkswagen Jetta I Preview
1630 mm64.2 in πŸ”΄ -60 mm-2.4 in (-3.6%)
1998 Toyota Corolla Hatch VIII Preview
1690 mm66.5 in 🟒 +60 mm+2.4 in (+3.7%)
1979 Volkswagen Jetta I Preview
1410 mm55.5 in 🟒 +25 mm+1.0 in (+1.8%)
1998 Toyota Corolla Hatch VIII Preview
1385 mm54.5 in πŸ”΄ -25 mm-1.0 in (-1.8%)
1979 Volkswagen Jetta I
1998 Toyota Corolla Hatch VIII

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

General Info

Body Style:

Sedan
Hatchback

Model Year:

1979
1998

Production:

1979-1983 Discontinued Model
1997-2001 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

4190 mm165.0 in
πŸ”΄ -82 mm-3.2 in (-1.9%) - πŸ”΄ -80 mm-3.1 in (-1.9%)
4270 mm168.1 in
🟒 +80 mm+3.1 in (+1.9%) - 🟒 +82 mm+3.2 in (+2.0%)

Width:

1610-1630 mm63.4-64.2 in
πŸ”΄ -80 mm-3.1 in (-4.7%) - πŸ”΄ -60 mm-2.4 in (-3.6%)
1690 mm66.5 in
🟒 +60 mm+2.4 in (+3.7%) - 🟒 +80 mm+3.1 in (+5.0%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

-
-

Height:

1395-1410 mm54.9-55.5 in
🟒 +10 mm+0.4 in (+0.7%) - 🟒 +25 mm+1.0 in (+1.8%)
1385 mm54.5 in
πŸ”΄ -25 mm-1.0 in (-1.8%) - πŸ”΄ -10 mm-0.4 in (-0.7%)

Ground Clearance:

-
-

Trunk Capacity:

629 liter22.2 cu ft
🟒 +257 liter+9.1 cu ft (+69.1%)
372 liter13.1 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -257 liter-9.1 cu ft (-40.9%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

-
-

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

810-894 kg1786-1971 lbs
πŸ”΄ -355 kg-783 lbs (-30.5%) - πŸ”΄ -166 kg-366 lbs (-15.7%)
1060-1165 kg2337-2568 lbs
🟒 +166 kg+366 lbs (+18.6%) - 🟒 +355 kg+783 lbs (+43.8%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1240-1280 kg2734-2822 lbs
πŸ”΄ -410 kg-904 lbs (-24.8%) - πŸ”΄ -300 kg-661 lbs (-19.0%)
1580-1650 kg3483-3638 lbs
🟒 +300 kg+661 lbs (+23.4%) - 🟒 +410 kg+904 lbs (+33.1%)

Roof Load:

-
-

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

13-inch rims:
  • 5J x 13
  • 5.5J x 13
n/a

Tire Size:

  • 175/70 R13 (W:175 | H:70 | D:13)
  • 165/70 R14 (W:165 | H:70 | D:14)
  • 175/65 R14 (W:175 | H:65 | D:14)

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