2008 Volvo V50 vs. 1974 Volkswagen Golf I 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 1974 Volkswagen Golf I compare in size:
In terms of length, the 2008 Volvo V50 measures 4522 mm (178.03 in), making it 799 mm (31.46 in) (17.7 %) longer than the 1974 Volkswagen Golf I at 3723 mm (146.57 in). Looking at width, the 2008 Volvo V50 spans 1770 mm (69.69 in), which is 160 mm (6.30 in) (9.0 %) broader than the 1974 Volkswagen Golf I at 1610 mm (63.39 in). As for height, the 2008 Volvo V50 stands at 1457 mm (57.36 in), giving it an extra 47 mm (1.85 in) (3.2 %) compared to the 1974 Volkswagen Golf I at 1410 mm (55.51 in).
Overall, the 2008 Volvo V50 is longer, wider and taller than the 1974 Volkswagen Golf I.
Length
4522 mm178.0 in
3723 mm146.6 in
Width
1770 mm69.7 in
1610 mm63.4 in
Height
1457 mm57.4 in
1410 mm55.5 in
4522 mm178.0 in🟢 +799 mm+31.5 in (+21.5%)
3723 mm146.6 in🔴 -799 mm-31.5 in (-17.7%)
1770 mm69.7 in🟢 +160 mm+6.3 in (+9.9%)
1610 mm63.4 in🔴 -160 mm-6.3 in (-9.0%)
1457 mm57.4 in🟢 +47 mm+1.9 in (+3.3%)
1410 mm55.5 in🔴 -47 mm-1.9 in (-3.2%)
2008 Volvo V50
1974 Volkswagen Golf I
Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More
General Info
Body Style:
Wagon
Hatchback
Model Year:
2008
1974
Production:
2007-2012 Discontinued Model
1974-1983 Discontinued Model
Dimensions
Length:
4522 mm178.0 in 🟢 +799 mm+31.5 in (+21.5%)
3723 mm146.6 in 🔴 -799 mm-31.5 in (-17.7%)
Width:
1770 mm69.7 in 🟢 +160 mm+6.3 in (+9.9%)
1610 mm63.4 in 🔴 -160 mm-6.3 in (-9.0%)
Width (Folded Mirrors):
-
-
Width (Opened Mirrors):
2022 mm79.6 in
-
Height:
1457 mm57.4 in 🟢 +47 mm+1.9 in (+3.3%)
1410 mm55.5 in 🔴 -47 mm-1.9 in (-3.2%)
Ground Clearance:
-
124-125 mm4.9-4.9 in
Trunk Capacity:
417 liter14.7 cu ft 🟢 +49 liter+1.7 cu ft (+13.3%)
368 liter13.0 cu ft 🔴 -49 liter-1.7 cu ft (-11.8%)
Trunk Capacity (Max):
1307 liter46.2 cu ft 🟢 +205 liter+7.2 cu ft (+18.6%)
1102 liter38.9 cu ft 🔴 -205 liter-7.2 cu ft (-15.7%)
