1979 Volkswagen Jetta I vs. 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-class T-modell
Dimensions Comparison

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Here’s how the 1979 Volkswagen Jetta I and the 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-class T-modell compare in size:

In terms of length, the 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-class T-modell comes in at 5000 mm (196.85 in), giving it a 810 mm (31.89 in) (16.2 %) advantage over the 1979 Volkswagen Jetta I at 4190 mm (164.96 in). Looking at width, the 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-class T-modell stretches to 1907 mm (75.08 in), making it 277 mm (10.91 in) (14.5 %) wider than the 1979 Volkswagen Jetta I at 1630 mm (64.17 in). As for height, the 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-class T-modell reaches 1475 mm (58.07 in), which is 65 mm (2.56 in) (4.4 %) taller than the 1979 Volkswagen Jetta I at 1410 mm (55.51 in).

Overall, the 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-class T-modell is longer, wider and taller than the 1979 Volkswagen Jetta I.

Length
4190 mm165.0 in
5000 mm196.9 in
Width
1630 mm64.2 in
1907 mm75.1 in
Height
1410 mm55.5 in
1475 mm58.1 in

1979 Volkswagen Jetta I Preview
4190 mm165.0 in πŸ”΄ -810 mm-31.9 in (-16.2%)
2016 Mercedes-Benz E-class T-modell Side View Left
5000 mm196.9 in 🟒 +810 mm+31.9 in (+19.3%)
1979 Volkswagen Jetta I Preview
1630 mm64.2 in πŸ”΄ -277 mm-10.9 in (-14.5%)
2016 Mercedes-Benz E-class T-modell Front View
1907 mm75.1 in 🟒 +277 mm+10.9 in (+17.0%)
1979 Volkswagen Jetta I Preview
1410 mm55.5 in πŸ”΄ -65 mm-2.6 in (-4.4%)
2016 Mercedes-Benz E-class T-modell Rear View
1475 mm58.1 in 🟒 +65 mm+2.6 in (+4.6%)
1979 Volkswagen Jetta I
2016 Mercedes-Benz E-class T-modell

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

General Info

Body Style:

Sedan
Wagon

Model Year:

1979
2016

Production:

1979-1983 Discontinued Model
n/a

Dimensions

Length:

4190 mm165.0 in
πŸ”΄ -812 mm-32.0 in (-16.2%) - πŸ”΄ -743 mm-29.3 in (-15.1%)
4933-5000 mm194.2-196.9 in
🟒 +743 mm+29.3 in (+17.7%) - 🟒 +812 mm+32.0 in (+19.4%)

Width:

1610-1630 mm63.4-64.2 in
πŸ”΄ -297 mm-11.7 in (-15.6%) - πŸ”΄ -222 mm-8.7 in (-12.0%)
1852-1907 mm72.9-75.1 in
🟒 +222 mm+8.7 in (+13.6%) - 🟒 +297 mm+11.7 in (+18.4%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

-
2065 mm81.3 in

Height:

1395-1410 mm54.9-55.5 in
πŸ”΄ -80 mm-3.1 in (-5.4%) - πŸ”΄ -51 mm-2.0 in (-3.5%)
1461-1475 mm57.5-58.1 in
🟒 +51 mm+2.0 in (+3.6%) - 🟒 +80 mm+3.1 in (+5.7%)

Ground Clearance:

-
112-126 mm4.4-5.0 in

Trunk Capacity:

629 liter22.2 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -11 liter-0.4 cu ft (-1.7%)
640 liter22.6 cu ft
🟒 +11 liter+0.4 cu ft (+1.7%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

-
1820 liter64.3 cu ft

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

810-894 kg1786-1971 lbs
πŸ”΄ -1330 kg-2932 lbs (-62.1%) - πŸ”΄ -736 kg-1623 lbs (-45.2%)
1630-2140 kg3594-4718 lbs
🟒 +736 kg+1623 lbs (+82.3%) - 🟒 +1330 kg+2932 lbs (+164.2%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1240-1280 kg2734-2822 lbs
πŸ”΄ -1560 kg-3439 lbs (-55.7%) - πŸ”΄ -1095 kg-2414 lbs (-46.1%)
2375-2800 kg5236-6173 lbs
🟒 +1095 kg+2414 lbs (+85.5%) - 🟒 +1560 kg+3439 lbs (+125.8%)

Roof Load:

-
100 kg220 lbs

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

13-inch rims:
  • 5J x 13
  • 5.5J x 13
17-inch rims:
  • 17
  • 7.5J x 17
18-inch rims:
  • 8J x 18
  • 9J x 18
  • 18
  • 8.5J x 18
  • 7.5J x 18
19-inch rims:
  • 9J x 19
  • 8J x 19
  • 19
20-inch rims:
  • 9J x 20
  • 8J x 20
  • 20

Tire Size:

  • 175/70 R13 (W:175 | H:70 | D:13)
  • 225/40 R18 (W:225 | H:40 | D:18)
  • 225/55 R17 (W:225 | H:55 | D:17)
  • 245/35 R18 (W:245 | H:35 | D:18)
  • 245/35 R20 (W:245 | H:35 | D:20)
  • 245/40 R19 (W:245 | H:40 | D:19)
  • 245/40 ZR19 (W:245 | H:40 | D:19)
  • 245/45 R18 (W:245 | H:45 | D:18)
  • 265/35 ZR20 (W:265 | H:35 | D:20)
  • 265/40 ZR19 (W:265 | H:40 | D:19)
  • 275/30 R20 (W:275 | H:30 | D:20)
  • 275/35 R19 (W:275 | H:35 | D:19)
  • 275/35 ZR19 (W:275 | H:35 | D:19)
  • 275/40 R18 (W:275 | H:40 | D:18)
  • 295/30 ZR20 (W:295 | H:30 | D:20)
  • 295/35 ZR19 (W:295 | H:35 | D:19)

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