1979 Volkswagen Jetta I vs. 2020 Audi A4 Avant
Dimensions Comparison

Compare the size of two cars side by side and see their differences at a glance. Simply enter the vehicle names, and our tool creates a clear visual comparison of their length, width, and height. This makes it easy to find out which car is longer, wider, or taller, and helps you better understand their overall proportions. Whether you are checking if a car will fit in your garage, comparing everyday models, or exploring larger SUVs, this tool provides a straightforward way to see all key dimensions in one place.

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1979 Volkswagen Jetta IChange Car
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Here’s how the 1979 Volkswagen Jetta I and the 2020 Audi A4 Avant compare in size:

In terms of length, the 2020 Audi A4 Avant comes in at 4762 mm (187.48 in), giving it a 572 mm (22.52 in) (12.0 %) advantage over the 1979 Volkswagen Jetta I at 4190 mm (164.96 in). Looking at width, the 2020 Audi A4 Avant stretches to 1847 mm (72.72 in), making it 217 mm (8.54 in) (11.7 %) wider than the 1979 Volkswagen Jetta I at 1630 mm (64.17 in). As for height, the 2020 Audi A4 Avant reaches 1460 mm (57.48 in), which is 50 mm (1.97 in) (3.4 %) taller than the 1979 Volkswagen Jetta I at 1410 mm (55.51 in).

Overall, the 2020 Audi A4 Avant is longer, wider and taller than the 1979 Volkswagen Jetta I.

Length
4190 mm165.0 in
4762 mm187.5 in
Width
1630 mm64.2 in
1847 mm72.7 in
Height
1410 mm55.5 in
1460 mm57.5 in

1979 Volkswagen Jetta I Preview
4190 mm165.0 in πŸ”΄ -572 mm-22.5 in (-12.0%)
2020 Audi A4 Avant Side View Left
4762 mm187.5 in 🟒 +572 mm+22.5 in (+13.7%)
1979 Volkswagen Jetta I Preview
1630 mm64.2 in πŸ”΄ -217 mm-8.5 in (-11.7%)
2020 Audi A4 Avant Front View
1847 mm72.7 in 🟒 +217 mm+8.5 in (+13.3%)
1979 Volkswagen Jetta I Preview
1410 mm55.5 in πŸ”΄ -50 mm-2.0 in (-3.4%)
2020 Audi A4 Avant Rear View
1460 mm57.5 in 🟒 +50 mm+2.0 in (+3.5%)
1979 Volkswagen Jetta I
2020 Audi A4 Avant

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

General Info

Body Style:

Sedan
Wagon

Model Year:

1979
2020

Production:

1979-1983 Discontinued Model
2019-2024 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

4190 mm165.0 in
πŸ”΄ -574 mm-22.6 in (-12.1%) - πŸ”΄ -572 mm-22.5 in (-12.0%)
4762 mm187.5 in
🟒 +572 mm+22.5 in (+13.7%) - 🟒 +574 mm+22.6 in (+13.7%)

Width:

1610-1630 mm63.4-64.2 in
πŸ”΄ -237 mm-9.3 in (-12.8%) - πŸ”΄ -217 mm-8.5 in (-11.7%)
1847 mm72.7 in
🟒 +217 mm+8.5 in (+13.3%) - 🟒 +237 mm+9.3 in (+14.7%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

-
2022 mm79.6 in

Height:

1395-1410 mm54.9-55.5 in
πŸ”΄ -65 mm-2.6 in (-4.5%) - πŸ”΄ -25 mm-1.0 in (-1.7%)
1435-1460 mm56.5-57.5 in
🟒 +25 mm+1.0 in (+1.8%) - 🟒 +65 mm+2.6 in (+4.7%)

Ground Clearance:

-
-

Trunk Capacity:

629 liter22.2 cu ft
🟒 +134 liter+4.7 cu ft (+27.1%) - 🟒 +214 liter+7.6 cu ft (+51.6%)
415-495 liter14.7-17.5 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -214 liter-7.6 cu ft (-34.0%) - πŸ”΄ -134 liter-4.7 cu ft (-21.3%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

-
1415-1495 liter50.0-52.8 cu ft

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

810-894 kg1786-1971 lbs
πŸ”΄ -975 kg-2150 lbs (-54.6%) - πŸ”΄ -571 kg-1259 lbs (-39.0%)
1465-1785 kg3230-3935 lbs
🟒 +571 kg+1259 lbs (+63.9%) - 🟒 +975 kg+2150 lbs (+120.4%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1240-1280 kg2734-2822 lbs
πŸ”΄ -1145 kg-2524 lbs (-48.0%) - πŸ”΄ -790 kg-1742 lbs (-38.2%)
2070-2385 kg4564-5258 lbs
🟒 +790 kg+1742 lbs (+61.7%) - 🟒 +1145 kg+2524 lbs (+92.3%)

Roof Load:

-
90 kg198 lbs

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

13-inch rims:
  • 5J x 13
  • 5.5J x 13
16-inch rims:
  • 7 J x 16
  • 7.0 J x 16
  • 7J x 16
7-inch rims:
  • 7
17-inch rims:
  • 5 J x 17
  • 7.5 J x 17
  • 7.5J x 17
18-inch rims:
  • 8J x 18
19-inch rims:
  • 8.5J x 19

Tire Size:

  • 175/70 R13 (W:175 | H:70 | D:13)
  • 205/60 R16 (W:205 | H:60 | D:16)
  • 225/50 R17 (W:225 | H:50 | D:17)
  • 245/35 R19 (W:245 | H:35 | D:19)
  • 245/40 R18 (W:245 | H:40 | D:18)

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