2008 Volvo V50 vs. 1998 Volkswagen Golf IV 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 2008 Volvo V50 and the 1998 Volkswagen Golf IV compare in size:
In terms of length, the 2008 Volvo V50 measures 4522 mm (178.03 in), making it 372 mm (14.65 in) (8.2 %) longer than the 1998 Volkswagen Golf IV at 4150 mm (163.39 in). Looking at width, the 2008 Volvo V50 spans 1770 mm (69.69 in), which is 35 mm (1.38 in) (2.0 %) broader than the 1998 Volkswagen Golf IV at 1735 mm (68.31 in). As for height, the 2008 Volvo V50 stands at 1457 mm (57.36 in), giving it an extra 13 mm (0.51 in) (0.9 %) compared to the 1998 Volkswagen Golf IV at 1444 mm (56.85 in).
Overall, the 2008 Volvo V50 is longer, wider and taller than the 1998 Volkswagen Golf IV.
Length
4522 mm178.0 in
4150 mm163.4 in
Width
1770 mm69.7 in
1735 mm68.3 in
Height
1457 mm57.4 in
1444 mm56.9 in
4522 mm178.0 in🟢 +372 mm+14.6 in (+9.0%)
4150 mm163.4 in🔴 -372 mm-14.6 in (-8.2%)
1770 mm69.7 in🟢 +35 mm+1.4 in (+2.0%)
1735 mm68.3 in🔴 -35 mm-1.4 in (-2.0%)
1457 mm57.4 in🟢 +13 mm+0.5 in (+0.9%)
1444 mm56.9 in🔴 -13 mm-0.5 in (-0.9%)
2008 Volvo V50
1998 Volkswagen Golf IV
Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More
General Info
Body Style:
Wagon
Hatchback
Model Year:
2008
1998
Production:
2007-2012 Discontinued Model
1997-2006 Discontinued Model
Dimensions
Length:
4522 mm178.0 in 🟢 +372 mm+14.6 in (+9.0%) - 🟢 +373 mm+14.7 in (+9.0%)
4150 mm163.4 in 🔴 -373 mm-14.7 in (-8.2%) - 🔴 -372 mm-14.6 in (-8.2%)
Width:
1770 mm69.7 in 🟢 +35 mm+1.4 in (+2.0%)
1735 mm68.3 in 🔴 -35 mm-1.4 in (-2.0%)
Width (Folded Mirrors):
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Width (Opened Mirrors):
2022 mm79.6 in
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Height:
1457 mm57.4 in 🟢 +13 mm+0.5 in (+0.9%) - 🟢 +43 mm+1.7 in (+3.0%)
1414-1444 mm55.7-56.9 in 🔴 -43 mm-1.7 in (-3.0%) - 🔴 -13 mm-0.5 in (-0.9%)
Ground Clearance:
-
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Trunk Capacity:
417 liter14.7 cu ft 🟢 +87 liter+3.1 cu ft (+26.4%) - 🟢 +242 liter+8.5 cu ft (+138.3%)
175-330 liter6.2-11.7 cu ft 🔴 -242 liter-8.5 cu ft (-58.0%) - 🔴 -87 liter-3.1 cu ft (-20.9%)
Trunk Capacity (Max):
1307 liter46.2 cu ft 🟢 +122 liter+4.3 cu ft (+10.3%) - 🟢 +208 liter+7.3 cu ft (+18.9%)
1099-1185 liter38.8-41.8 cu ft 🔴 -208 liter-7.3 cu ft (-15.9%) - 🔴 -122 liter-4.3 cu ft (-9.3%)
