2023 Volvo XC40 vs. 1979 Volkswagen Jetta I
Dimensions Comparison

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2023 Volvo XC40 (facelift 2022)Change Car
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1979 Volkswagen Jetta IChange Car
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Here’s how the 2023 Volvo XC40 and the 1979 Volkswagen Jetta I compare in size:

In terms of length, the 2023 Volvo XC40 measures 4440 mm (174.80 in), making it 250 mm (9.84 in) (5.6 %) longer than the 1979 Volkswagen Jetta I at 4190 mm (164.96 in). Looking at width, the 2023 Volvo XC40 spans 1863 mm (73.35 in), which is 233 mm (9.17 in) (12.5 %) broader than the 1979 Volkswagen Jetta I at 1630 mm (64.17 in). As for height, the 2023 Volvo XC40 stands at 1652 mm (65.04 in), giving it an extra 242 mm (9.53 in) (14.6 %) compared to the 1979 Volkswagen Jetta I at 1410 mm (55.51 in).

Overall, the 2023 Volvo XC40 is longer, wider and taller than the 1979 Volkswagen Jetta I.

Length
4440 mm174.8 in
4190 mm165.0 in
Width
1863 mm73.3 in
1630 mm64.2 in
Height
1652 mm65.0 in
1410 mm55.5 in

2023 Volvo XC40 Side View Left
4440 mm174.8 in 🟒 +250 mm+9.8 in (+6.0%)
1979 Volkswagen Jetta I Preview
4190 mm165.0 in πŸ”΄ -250 mm-9.8 in (-5.6%)
2023 Volvo XC40 Front View
1863 mm73.3 in 🟒 +233 mm+9.2 in (+14.3%)
1979 Volkswagen Jetta I Preview
1630 mm64.2 in πŸ”΄ -233 mm-9.2 in (-12.5%)
2023 Volvo XC40 Rear View
1652 mm65.0 in 🟒 +242 mm+9.5 in (+17.2%)
1979 Volkswagen Jetta I Preview
1410 mm55.5 in πŸ”΄ -242 mm-9.5 in (-14.6%)
2023 Volvo XC40
1979 Volkswagen Jetta I

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

General Info

Body Style:

SUV
Sedan

Model Year:

2023
1979

Production:

2022-present Current Model
1979-1983 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

4425-4440 mm174.2-174.8 in
🟒 +235 mm+9.3 in (+5.6%) - 🟒 +252 mm+9.9 in (+6.0%)
4190 mm165.0 in
πŸ”΄ -252 mm-9.9 in (-5.7%) - πŸ”΄ -235 mm-9.3 in (-5.3%)

Width:

1863 mm73.3 in
🟒 +233 mm+9.2 in (+14.3%) - 🟒 +253 mm+10.0 in (+15.7%)
1610-1630 mm63.4-64.2 in
πŸ”΄ -253 mm-10.0 in (-13.6%) - πŸ”΄ -233 mm-9.2 in (-12.5%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

1910 mm75.2 in
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Width (Opened Mirrors):

2034 mm80.1 in
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Height:

1652 mm65.0 in
🟒 +237 mm+9.3 in (+16.8%) - 🟒 +257 mm+10.1 in (+18.4%)
1395-1410 mm54.9-55.5 in
πŸ”΄ -257 mm-10.1 in (-15.6%) - πŸ”΄ -237 mm-9.3 in (-14.4%)

Ground Clearance:

175-196 mm6.9-7.7 in
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Trunk Capacity:

419-452 liter14.8-16.0 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -210 liter-7.4 cu ft (-33.4%) - πŸ”΄ -177 liter-6.3 cu ft (-28.1%)
629 liter22.2 cu ft
🟒 +177 liter+6.3 cu ft (+39.2%) - 🟒 +210 liter+7.4 cu ft (+50.1%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

1295-1328 liter45.7-46.9 cu ft
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Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1959-2188 kg4319-4824 lbs
🟒 +1065 kg+2348 lbs (+119.1%) - 🟒 +1378 kg+3038 lbs (+170.1%)
810-894 kg1786-1971 lbs
πŸ”΄ -1378 kg-3038 lbs (-63.0%) - πŸ”΄ -1065 kg-2348 lbs (-54.4%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

2470-2650 kg5445-5842 lbs
🟒 +1190 kg+2624 lbs (+93.0%) - 🟒 +1410 kg+3109 lbs (+113.7%)
1240-1280 kg2734-2822 lbs
πŸ”΄ -1410 kg-3109 lbs (-53.2%) - πŸ”΄ -1190 kg-2624 lbs (-48.2%)

Roof Load:

75 kg165 lbs
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Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

  • 16 inches
  • 17 inches
  • 18 inches
  • 19 inches
13-inch rims:
  • 5J x 13
  • 5.5J x 13

Tire Size:

  • 235/50 R19 (W:235 | H:50 | D:19)
  • 255/45 R19 (W:255 | H:45 | D:19)
  • 175/70 R13 (W:175 | H:70 | D:13)

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