2008 Volvo V50 vs. 2017 Volkswagen Golf VII 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.
2008 Volvo V50 (facelift 2007)Change Car
2017 Volkswagen Golf VII (5-door, facelift 2017)Change Car
Here’s how the 2008 Volvo V50 and the 2017 Volkswagen Golf VII compare in size:
In terms of length, the 2008 Volvo V50 measures 4522 mm (178.03 in), making it 246 mm (9.69 in) (5.4 %) longer than the 2017 Volkswagen Golf VII at 4276 mm (168.35 in). Looking at width, the 2017 Volkswagen Golf VII stretches to 1799 mm (70.83 in), making it 29 mm (1.14 in) (1.6 %) wider than the 2008 Volvo V50 at 1770 mm (69.69 in). As for height, the 2017 Volkswagen Golf VII reaches 1492 mm (58.74 in), which is 35 mm (1.38 in) (2.3 %) taller than the 2008 Volvo V50 at 1457 mm (57.36 in).
Overall, the 2008 Volvo V50 is longer than the 2017 Volkswagen Golf VII, while the 2017 Volkswagen Golf VII is wider and taller than the 2008 Volvo V50.
Length
4522 mm178.0 in
4276 mm168.3 in
Width
1770 mm69.7 in
1799 mm70.8 in
Height
1457 mm57.4 in
1492 mm58.7 in
4522 mm178.0 in🟢 +246 mm+9.7 in (+5.8%)
4276 mm168.3 in🔴 -246 mm-9.7 in (-5.4%)
1770 mm69.7 in🔴 -29 mm-1.1 in (-1.6%)
1799 mm70.8 in🟢 +29 mm+1.1 in (+1.6%)
1457 mm57.4 in🔴 -35 mm-1.4 in (-2.3%)
1492 mm58.7 in🟢 +35 mm+1.4 in (+2.4%)
2008 Volvo V50
2017 Volkswagen Golf VII
Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More
General Info
Body Style:
Wagon
Hatchback
Model Year:
2008
2017
Production:
2007-2012 Discontinued Model
2017-2021 Discontinued Model
Dimensions
Length:
4522 mm178.0 in 🟢 +246 mm+9.7 in (+5.8%) - 🟢 +264 mm+10.4 in (+6.2%)
4258-4276 mm167.6-168.3 in 🔴 -264 mm-10.4 in (-5.8%) - 🔴 -246 mm-9.7 in (-5.4%)
Width:
1770 mm69.7 in 🔴 -29 mm-1.1 in (-1.6%) - 🔴 -20 mm-0.8 in (-1.1%)
1790-1799 mm70.5-70.8 in 🟢 +20 mm+0.8 in (+1.1%) - 🟢 +29 mm+1.1 in (+1.6%)
Width (Folded Mirrors):
-
-
Width (Opened Mirrors):
2022 mm79.6 in 🔴 -5 mm-0.2 in (-0.2%)
2027 mm79.8 in 🟢 +5 mm+0.2 in (+0.2%)
Height:
1457 mm57.4 in 🔴 -35 mm-1.4 in (-2.3%) - 🟢 +21 mm+0.8 in (+1.5%)
1436-1492 mm56.5-58.7 in 🔴 -21 mm-0.8 in (-1.4%) - 🟢 +35 mm+1.4 in (+2.4%)
Ground Clearance:
-
122-143 mm4.8-5.6 in
Trunk Capacity:
417 liter14.7 cu ft 🔴 -76 liter-2.7 cu ft (-15.4%) - 🟢 +145 liter+5.1 cu ft (+53.3%)
272-493 liter9.6-17.4 cu ft 🔴 -145 liter-5.1 cu ft (-34.8%) - 🟢 +76 liter+2.7 cu ft (+18.2%)
Trunk Capacity (Max):
1307 liter46.2 cu ft 🔴 -214 liter-7.6 cu ft (-14.1%) - 🟢 +145 liter+5.1 cu ft (+12.5%)
1162-1521 liter41.0-53.7 cu ft 🔴 -145 liter-5.1 cu ft (-11.1%) - 🟢 +214 liter+7.6 cu ft (+16.4%)
