1979 Volkswagen Jetta I vs. 2012 Peugeot 208 I 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.
Here’s how the 1979 Volkswagen Jetta I and the 2012 Peugeot 208 I compare in size:
In terms of length, the 1979 Volkswagen Jetta I measures 4190 mm (164.96 in), making it 228 mm (8.98 in) (5.4 %) longer than the 2012 Peugeot 208 I at 3962 mm (155.98 in). Looking at width, the 2012 Peugeot 208 I stretches to 1829 mm (72.01 in), making it 199 mm (7.83 in) (10.9 %) wider than the 1979 Volkswagen Jetta I at 1630 mm (64.17 in). As for height, the 2012 Peugeot 208 I 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 1979 Volkswagen Jetta I is longer than the 2012 Peugeot 208 I, while the 2012 Peugeot 208 I is wider and taller than the 1979 Volkswagen Jetta I.
Length
4190 mm165.0 in
3962 mm156.0 in
Width
1630 mm64.2 in
1829 mm72.0 in
Height
1410 mm55.5 in
1460 mm57.5 in
4190 mm165.0 in🟢 +228 mm+9.0 in (+5.8%)
3962 mm156.0 in🔴 -228 mm-9.0 in (-5.4%)
1630 mm64.2 in🔴 -199 mm-7.8 in (-10.9%)
1829 mm72.0 in🟢 +199 mm+7.8 in (+12.2%)
1410 mm55.5 in🔴 -50 mm-2.0 in (-3.4%)
1460 mm57.5 in🟢 +50 mm+2.0 in (+3.5%)
1979 Volkswagen Jetta I
2012 Peugeot 208 I
Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More
General Info
Body Style:
Sedan
Hatchback
Model Year:
1979
2012
Production:
1979-1983 Discontinued Model
n/a
Dimensions
Length:
4190 mm165.0 in 🟢 +226 mm+8.9 in (+5.7%) - 🟢 +228 mm+9.0 in (+5.8%)
3962 mm156.0 in 🔴 -228 mm-9.0 in (-5.4%) - 🔴 -226 mm-8.9 in (-5.4%)
Width:
1610-1630 mm63.4-64.2 in 🔴 -219 mm-8.6 in (-12.0%) - 🔴 -199 mm-7.8 in (-10.9%)
1829 mm72.0 in 🟢 +199 mm+7.8 in (+12.2%) - 🟢 +219 mm+8.6 in (+13.6%)
Width (Folded Mirrors):
-
-
Width (Opened Mirrors):
-
-
Height:
1395-1410 mm54.9-55.5 in 🔴 -65 mm-2.6 in (-4.5%) - 🔴 -40 mm-1.6 in (-2.8%)
1450-1460 mm57.1-57.5 in 🟢 +40 mm+1.6 in (+2.8%) - 🟢 +65 mm+2.6 in (+4.7%)
Ground Clearance:
-
100-123 mm3.9-4.8 in
Trunk Capacity:
629 liter22.2 cu ft 🟢 +344 liter+12.1 cu ft (+120.7%)
285 liter10.1 cu ft 🔴 -344 liter-12.1 cu ft (-54.7%)
