2008 Volvo V50 vs. 1979 Volkswagen Jetta 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 1979 Volkswagen Jetta I compare in size:
In terms of length, the 2008 Volvo V50 measures 4522 mm (178.03 in), making it 332 mm (13.07 in) (7.3 %) longer than the 1979 Volkswagen Jetta I at 4190 mm (164.96 in). Looking at width, the 2008 Volvo V50 spans 1770 mm (69.69 in), which is 140 mm (5.51 in) (7.9 %) broader than the 1979 Volkswagen Jetta I at 1630 mm (64.17 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 1979 Volkswagen Jetta I at 1410 mm (55.51 in).
Overall, the 2008 Volvo V50 is longer, wider and taller than the 1979 Volkswagen Jetta I.
Length
4522 mm178.0 in
4190 mm165.0 in
Width
1770 mm69.7 in
1630 mm64.2 in
Height
1457 mm57.4 in
1410 mm55.5 in
4522 mm178.0 in🟢 +332 mm+13.1 in (+7.9%)
4190 mm165.0 in🔴 -332 mm-13.1 in (-7.3%)
1770 mm69.7 in🟢 +140 mm+5.5 in (+8.6%)
1630 mm64.2 in🔴 -140 mm-5.5 in (-7.9%)
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
1979 Volkswagen Jetta I
Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More
General Info
Body Style:
Wagon
Sedan
Model Year:
2008
1979
Production:
2007-2012 Discontinued Model
1979-1983 Discontinued Model
Dimensions
Length:
4522 mm178.0 in 🟢 +332 mm+13.1 in (+7.9%) - 🟢 +334 mm+13.1 in (+8.0%)
4190 mm165.0 in 🔴 -334 mm-13.1 in (-7.4%) - 🔴 -332 mm-13.1 in (-7.3%)
Width:
1770 mm69.7 in 🟢 +140 mm+5.5 in (+8.6%) - 🟢 +160 mm+6.3 in (+9.9%)
1610-1630 mm63.4-64.2 in 🔴 -160 mm-6.3 in (-9.0%) - 🔴 -140 mm-5.5 in (-7.9%)
Width (Folded Mirrors):
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-
Width (Opened Mirrors):
2022 mm79.6 in
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Height:
1457 mm57.4 in 🟢 +47 mm+1.9 in (+3.3%) - 🟢 +62 mm+2.4 in (+4.4%)
1395-1410 mm54.9-55.5 in 🔴 -62 mm-2.4 in (-4.3%) - 🔴 -47 mm-1.9 in (-3.2%)
Ground Clearance:
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-
Trunk Capacity:
417 liter14.7 cu ft 🔴 -212 liter-7.5 cu ft (-33.7%)
629 liter22.2 cu ft 🟢 +212 liter+7.5 cu ft (+50.8%)
