2008 Volvo V50 vs. 1988 Volkswagen Jetta II
Dimensions Comparison

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2008 Volvo V50 (facelift 2007)Change Car
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1988 Volkswagen Jetta II (2-doors, facelift 1987)Change Car
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Here’s how the 2008 Volvo V50 and the 1988 Volkswagen Jetta II compare in size:

In terms of length, the 2008 Volvo V50 measures 4522 mm (178.03 in), making it 137 mm (5.39 in) (3.0 %) longer than the 1988 Volkswagen Jetta II at 4385 mm (172.64 in). Looking at width, the 2008 Volvo V50 spans 1770 mm (69.69 in), which is 95 mm (3.74 in) (5.4 %) broader than the 1988 Volkswagen Jetta II at 1675 mm (65.94 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 1988 Volkswagen Jetta II at 1415 mm (55.71 in).

Overall, the 2008 Volvo V50 is longer, wider and taller than the 1988 Volkswagen Jetta II.

Length
4522 mm178.0 in
4385 mm172.6 in
Width
1770 mm69.7 in
1675 mm65.9 in
Height
1457 mm57.4 in
1415 mm55.7 in

2008 Volvo V50 Side View Left
4522 mm178.0 in 🟒 +137 mm+5.4 in (+3.1%)
1988 Volkswagen Jetta II Preview
4385 mm172.6 in πŸ”΄ -137 mm-5.4 in (-3.0%)
2008 Volvo V50 Front View
1770 mm69.7 in 🟒 +95 mm+3.7 in (+5.7%)
1988 Volkswagen Jetta II Preview
1675 mm65.9 in πŸ”΄ -95 mm-3.7 in (-5.4%)
2008 Volvo V50 Rear View
1457 mm57.4 in 🟒 +42 mm+1.7 in (+3.0%)
1988 Volkswagen Jetta II Preview
1415 mm55.7 in πŸ”΄ -42 mm-1.7 in (-2.9%)
2008 Volvo V50
1988 Volkswagen Jetta II

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

General Info

Body Style:

Wagon
Sedan

Model Year:

2008
1988

Production:

2007-2012 Discontinued Model
1987-1991 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

4522 mm178.0 in
🟒 +137 mm+5.4 in (+3.1%)
4385 mm172.6 in
πŸ”΄ -137 mm-5.4 in (-3.0%)

Width:

1770 mm69.7 in
🟒 +95 mm+3.7 in (+5.7%)
1675 mm65.9 in
πŸ”΄ -95 mm-3.7 in (-5.4%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

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Width (Opened Mirrors):

2022 mm79.6 in
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Height:

1457 mm57.4 in
🟒 +42 mm+1.7 in (+3.0%)
1415 mm55.7 in
πŸ”΄ -42 mm-1.7 in (-2.9%)

Ground Clearance:

-
-

Trunk Capacity:

417 liter14.7 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -158 liter-5.6 cu ft (-27.5%)
575 liter20.3 cu ft
🟒 +158 liter+5.6 cu ft (+37.9%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

1307 liter46.2 cu ft
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Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1253-1492 kg2762-3289 lbs
🟒 +288 kg+635 lbs (+29.8%) - 🟒 +527 kg+1162 lbs (+54.6%)
965 kg2127 lbs
πŸ”΄ -527 kg-1162 lbs (-35.3%) - πŸ”΄ -288 kg-635 lbs (-23.0%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1850-2050 kg4079-4519 lbs
🟒 +380 kg+838 lbs (+25.9%) - 🟒 +580 kg+1279 lbs (+39.5%)
1470 kg3241 lbs
πŸ”΄ -580 kg-1279 lbs (-28.3%) - πŸ”΄ -380 kg-838 lbs (-20.5%)

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 inches

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)
  • 175/70 R13 (W:175 | H:70 | D:13)

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