Compare Dimensions Side by Side 2012 Volkswagen Up! vs. 1998 Volkswagen Golf IV
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 2012 Volkswagen Up! and the 1998 Volkswagen Golf IV compare in size:
In terms of length, the 1998 Volkswagen Golf IV comes in at 4150 mm (163.39 in), giving it a 610 mm (24.02 in) (14.7 %) advantage over the 2012 Volkswagen Up! at 3540 mm (139.37 in). Looking at width, the 1998 Volkswagen Golf IV stretches to 1735 mm (68.31 in), making it 90 mm (3.54 in) (5.2 %) wider than the 2012 Volkswagen Up! at 1645 mm (64.76 in). As for height, the 2012 Volkswagen Up! stands at 1489 mm (58.62 in), giving it an extra 45 mm (1.77 in) (3.0 %) compared to the 1998 Volkswagen Golf IV at 1444 mm (56.85 in).
Overall, the 2012 Volkswagen Up! is taller than the 1998 Volkswagen Golf IV, while the 1998 Volkswagen Golf IV is longer and wider than the 2012 Volkswagen Up!.
Length
3540 mm139.4 in
4150 mm163.4 in
Width
1645 mm64.8 in
1735 mm68.3 in
Height
1489 mm58.6 in
1444 mm56.9 in
3540 mm139.4 in🔴 -610 mm-24.0 in (-14.7%)
4150 mm163.4 in🟢 +610 mm+24.0 in (+17.2%)
1645 mm64.8 in🔴 -90 mm-3.5 in (-5.2%)
1735 mm68.3 in🟢 +90 mm+3.5 in (+5.5%)
1489 mm58.6 in🟢 +45 mm+1.8 in (+3.1%)
1444 mm56.9 in🔴 -45 mm-1.8 in (-3.0%)
2012 Volkswagen Up!
1998 Volkswagen Golf IV
Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More
General Info
Body Style:
Hatchback
Hatchback
Model Year:
2012
1998
Production:
2011-2016 Discontinued Model
1997-2006 Discontinued Model
Dimensions
Length:
3540 mm139.4 in 🔴 -610 mm-24.0 in (-14.7%) - 🔴 -609 mm-24.0 in (-14.7%)
4150 mm163.4 in 🟢 +609 mm+24.0 in (+17.2%) - 🟢 +610 mm+24.0 in (+17.2%)
Width:
1645 mm64.8 in 🔴 -90 mm-3.5 in (-5.2%)
1735 mm68.3 in 🟢 +90 mm+3.5 in (+5.5%)
Width (Folded Mirrors):
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Width (Opened Mirrors):
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Height:
1489 mm58.6 in 🟢 +45 mm+1.8 in (+3.1%) - 🟢 +75 mm+3.0 in (+5.3%)
1414-1444 mm55.7-56.9 in 🔴 -75 mm-3.0 in (-5.0%) - 🔴 -45 mm-1.8 in (-3.0%)
Ground Clearance:
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Trunk Capacity:
251 liter8.9 cu ft 🔴 -79 liter-2.8 cu ft (-23.9%) - 🟢 +76 liter+2.7 cu ft (+43.4%)
175-330 liter6.2-11.7 cu ft 🔴 -76 liter-2.7 cu ft (-30.3%) - 🟢 +79 liter+2.8 cu ft (+31.5%)
Trunk Capacity (Max):
951 liter33.6 cu ft 🔴 -234 liter-8.3 cu ft (-19.7%) - 🔴 -148 liter-5.2 cu ft (-13.5%)
1099-1185 liter38.8-41.8 cu ft 🟢 +148 liter+5.2 cu ft (+15.6%) - 🟢 +234 liter+8.3 cu ft (+24.6%)
