1979 Volkswagen Jetta I vs. 2016 Audi A4
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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2016 Audi A4 (B9 8W)Change Car
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Here’s how the 1979 Volkswagen Jetta I and the 2016 Audi A4 compare in size:

In terms of length, the 2016 Audi A4 comes in at 4726 mm (186.06 in), giving it a 536 mm (21.10 in) (11.3 %) advantage over the 1979 Volkswagen Jetta I at 4190 mm (164.96 in). Looking at width, the 2016 Audi A4 stretches to 1842 mm (72.52 in), making it 212 mm (8.35 in) (11.5 %) wider than the 1979 Volkswagen Jetta I at 1630 mm (64.17 in). As for height, the 2016 Audi A4 reaches 1427 mm (56.18 in), which is 17 mm (0.67 in) (1.2 %) taller than the 1979 Volkswagen Jetta I at 1410 mm (55.51 in).

Overall, the 2016 Audi A4 is longer, wider and taller than the 1979 Volkswagen Jetta I.

Length
4190 mm165.0 in
4726 mm186.1 in
Width
1630 mm64.2 in
1842 mm72.5 in
Height
1410 mm55.5 in
1427 mm56.2 in

1979 Volkswagen Jetta I Preview
4190 mm165.0 in πŸ”΄ -536 mm-21.1 in (-11.3%)
2016 Audi A4 Side View Left
4726 mm186.1 in 🟒 +536 mm+21.1 in (+12.8%)
1979 Volkswagen Jetta I Preview
1630 mm64.2 in πŸ”΄ -212 mm-8.3 in (-11.5%)
2016 Audi A4 Front View
1842 mm72.5 in 🟒 +212 mm+8.3 in (+13.0%)
1979 Volkswagen Jetta I Preview
1410 mm55.5 in πŸ”΄ -17 mm-0.7 in (-1.2%)
2016 Audi A4 Rear View
1427 mm56.2 in 🟒 +17 mm+0.7 in (+1.2%)
1979 Volkswagen Jetta I
2016 Audi A4

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

General Info

Body Style:

Sedan
Sedan

Model Year:

1979
2016

Production:

1979-1983 Discontinued Model
2015-2018 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

4190 mm165.0 in
πŸ”΄ -538 mm-21.2 in (-11.4%) - πŸ”΄ -536 mm-21.1 in (-11.3%)
4726 mm186.1 in
🟒 +536 mm+21.1 in (+12.8%) - 🟒 +538 mm+21.2 in (+12.8%)

Width:

1610-1630 mm63.4-64.2 in
πŸ”΄ -232 mm-9.1 in (-12.6%) - πŸ”΄ -212 mm-8.3 in (-11.5%)
1842 mm72.5 in
🟒 +212 mm+8.3 in (+13.0%) - 🟒 +232 mm+9.1 in (+14.4%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

-
2022 mm79.6 in

Height:

1395-1410 mm54.9-55.5 in
πŸ”΄ -32 mm-1.3 in (-2.2%) - πŸ”΄ -14 mm-0.6 in (-1.0%)
1427 mm56.2 in
🟒 +14 mm+0.6 in (+1.0%) - 🟒 +32 mm+1.3 in (+2.3%)

Ground Clearance:

-
-

Trunk Capacity:

629 liter22.2 cu ft
🟒 +149 liter+5.3 cu ft (+31.0%)
480 liter17.0 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -149 liter-5.3 cu ft (-23.7%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

-
965 liter34.1 cu ft

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

810-894 kg1786-1971 lbs
πŸ”΄ -850 kg-1874 lbs (-51.2%) - πŸ”΄ -426 kg-939 lbs (-32.3%)
1320-1660 kg2910-3660 lbs
🟒 +426 kg+939 lbs (+47.7%) - 🟒 +850 kg+1874 lbs (+104.9%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1240-1280 kg2734-2822 lbs
πŸ”΄ -990 kg-2183 lbs (-44.4%) - πŸ”΄ -610 kg-1345 lbs (-32.3%)
1890-2230 kg4167-4916 lbs
🟒 +610 kg+1345 lbs (+47.7%) - 🟒 +990 kg+2183 lbs (+79.8%)

Roof Load:

-
90 kg198 lbs

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

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

Tire Size:

  • 175/70 R13 (W:175 | H:70 | D:13)
  • 195/65 R16 (W:195 | H:65 | D:16)
  • 205/60 R16 (W:205 | H:60 | D:16)
  • 225/50 R17 (W:225 | H:50 | D:17)
  • 225/50 R17 94Y (W:225 | H:50 | D:17)
  • 245/35 R19 (W:245 | H:35 | D:19)
  • 245/35 R19 93Y (W:245 | H:35 | D:19)
  • 245/40 R18 (W:245 | H:40 | D:18)
  • 245/40 R18 93Y (W:245 | H:40 | D:18)

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