2008 Volvo V50 vs. 1984 Volkswagen Golf II
Dimensions Comparison

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Car #1 Preview Image
2008 Volvo V50 (facelift 2007)Change Car
Car #2 Preview Image
1984 Volkswagen Golf II (5-door)Change Car
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Here’s how the 2008 Volvo V50 and the 1984 Volkswagen Golf II compare in size:

In terms of length, the 2008 Volvo V50 measures 4522 mm (178.03 in), making it 537 mm (21.14 in) (11.9 %) longer than the 1984 Volkswagen Golf II at 3985 mm (156.89 in). Looking at width, the 2008 Volvo V50 spans 1770 mm (69.69 in), which is 90 mm (3.54 in) (5.1 %) broader than the 1984 Volkswagen Golf II at 1680 mm (66.14 in). As for height, the 2008 Volvo V50 stands at 1457 mm (57.36 in), giving it an extra 42 mm (1.65 in) (2.9 %) compared to the 1984 Volkswagen Golf II at 1415 mm (55.71 in).

Overall, the 2008 Volvo V50 is longer, wider and taller than the 1984 Volkswagen Golf II.

Length
4522 mm178.0 in
3985 mm156.9 in
Width
1770 mm69.7 in
1680 mm66.1 in
Height
1457 mm57.4 in
1415 mm55.7 in

2008 Volvo V50 Side View Left
4522 mm178.0 in 🟒 +537 mm+21.1 in (+13.5%)
1984 Volkswagen Golf II Preview
3985 mm156.9 in πŸ”΄ -537 mm-21.1 in (-11.9%)
2008 Volvo V50 Front View
1770 mm69.7 in 🟒 +90 mm+3.5 in (+5.4%)
1984 Volkswagen Golf II Preview
1680 mm66.1 in πŸ”΄ -90 mm-3.5 in (-5.1%)
2008 Volvo V50 Rear View
1457 mm57.4 in 🟒 +42 mm+1.7 in (+3.0%)
1984 Volkswagen Golf II Preview
1415 mm55.7 in πŸ”΄ -42 mm-1.7 in (-2.9%)
2008 Volvo V50
1984 Volkswagen Golf II

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

General Info

Body Style:

Wagon
Hatchback

Model Year:

2008
1984

Production:

2007-2012 Discontinued Model
1983-1987 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

4522 mm178.0 in
🟒 +537 mm+21.1 in (+13.5%)
3985 mm156.9 in
πŸ”΄ -537 mm-21.1 in (-11.9%)

Width:

1770 mm69.7 in
🟒 +90 mm+3.5 in (+5.4%) - 🟒 +105 mm+4.1 in (+6.3%)
1665-1680 mm65.6-66.1 in
πŸ”΄ -105 mm-4.1 in (-5.9%) - πŸ”΄ -90 mm-3.5 in (-5.1%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

2022 mm79.6 in
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Height:

1457 mm57.4 in
🟒 +42 mm+1.7 in (+3.0%) - 🟒 +52 mm+2.0 in (+3.7%)
1405-1415 mm55.3-55.7 in
πŸ”΄ -52 mm-2.0 in (-3.6%) - πŸ”΄ -42 mm-1.7 in (-2.9%)

Ground Clearance:

-
120 mm4.7 in

Trunk Capacity:

417 liter14.7 cu ft
🟒 +72 liter+2.5 cu ft (+20.9%)
345 liter12.2 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -72 liter-2.5 cu ft (-17.3%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

1307 liter46.2 cu ft
🟒 +162 liter+5.7 cu ft (+14.1%)
1145 liter40.4 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -162 liter-5.7 cu ft (-12.4%)

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1253-1492 kg2762-3289 lbs
🟒 +313 kg+690 lbs (+33.3%) - 🟒 +627 kg+1382 lbs (+72.5%)
865-940 kg1907-2072 lbs
πŸ”΄ -627 kg-1382 lbs (-42.0%) - πŸ”΄ -313 kg-690 lbs (-25.0%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1850-2050 kg4079-4519 lbs
🟒 +420 kg+926 lbs (+29.4%) - 🟒 +690 kg+1521 lbs (+50.7%)
1360-1430 kg2998-3153 lbs
πŸ”΄ -690 kg-1521 lbs (-33.7%) - πŸ”΄ -420 kg-926 lbs (-22.7%)

Roof Load:

75 kg165 lbs
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Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

15-inch rims:
  • 6J x 15
16-inch rims:
  • 6.5J x 16
  • 6J x 16
17-inch rims:
  • 7J x 17
  • 7.5J x 17
18-inch rims:
  • 7.5J x 18
13-inch rims:
  • 5J x 13
  • 5.5J x 13

Tire Size:

  • 195/65 R15 (W:195 | H:65 | D:15)
  • 205/50 R17 (W:205 | H:50 | D:17)
  • 205/55 R16 (W:205 | H:55 | D:16)
  • 215/45 R18 (W:215 | H:45 | D:18)
  • 155/65 R13 (W:155 | H:65 | D:13)
  • 175/70 R13 (W:175 | H:70 | D:13)

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