2015 BMW X1 vs. 2017 Volkswagen Golf VII
Dimensions Comparison

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2015 BMW X1 (F48)Change Car
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2017 Volkswagen Golf VII (5-door, facelift 2017)Change Car
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Here’s how the 2015 BMW X1 and the 2017 Volkswagen Golf VII compare in size:

In terms of length, the 2015 BMW X1 measures 4439 mm (174.76 in), making it 163 mm (6.42 in) (3.7 %) longer than the 2017 Volkswagen Golf VII at 4276 mm (168.35 in). Looking at width, the 2015 BMW X1 spans 1821 mm (71.69 in), which is 22 mm (0.87 in) (1.2 %) broader than the 2017 Volkswagen Golf VII at 1799 mm (70.83 in). As for height, the 2015 BMW X1 stands at 1598 mm (62.91 in), giving it an extra 106 mm (4.17 in) (6.6 %) compared to the 2017 Volkswagen Golf VII at 1492 mm (58.74 in).

Overall, the 2015 BMW X1 is longer, wider and taller than the 2017 Volkswagen Golf VII.

Length
4439 mm174.8 in
4276 mm168.3 in
Width
1821 mm71.7 in
1799 mm70.8 in
Height
1598 mm62.9 in
1492 mm58.7 in

2015 BMW X1 Side View Left
4439 mm174.8 in 🟒 +163 mm+6.4 in (+3.8%)
2017 Volkswagen Golf VII Side View Left
4276 mm168.3 in πŸ”΄ -163 mm-6.4 in (-3.7%)
2015 BMW X1 Front View
1821 mm71.7 in 🟒 +22 mm+0.9 in (+1.2%)
2017 Volkswagen Golf VII Front View
1799 mm70.8 in πŸ”΄ -22 mm-0.9 in (-1.2%)
2015 BMW X1 Rear View
1598 mm62.9 in 🟒 +106 mm+4.2 in (+7.1%)
2017 Volkswagen Golf VII Rear View
1492 mm58.7 in πŸ”΄ -106 mm-4.2 in (-6.6%)
2015 BMW X1
2017 Volkswagen Golf VII

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

General Info

Body Style:

SUV
Hatchback

Model Year:

2015
2017

Production:

2015-2019 Discontinued Model
2017-2021 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

4439 mm174.8 in
🟒 +163 mm+6.4 in (+3.8%) - 🟒 +181 mm+7.1 in (+4.3%)
4258-4276 mm167.6-168.3 in
πŸ”΄ -181 mm-7.1 in (-4.1%) - πŸ”΄ -163 mm-6.4 in (-3.7%)

Width:

1821 mm71.7 in
🟒 +22 mm+0.9 in (+1.2%) - 🟒 +31 mm+1.2 in (+1.7%)
1790-1799 mm70.5-70.8 in
πŸ”΄ -31 mm-1.2 in (-1.7%) - πŸ”΄ -22 mm-0.9 in (-1.2%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

-
2027 mm79.8 in

Height:

1598 mm62.9 in
🟒 +106 mm+4.2 in (+7.1%) - 🟒 +162 mm+6.4 in (+11.3%)
1436-1492 mm56.5-58.7 in
πŸ”΄ -162 mm-6.4 in (-10.1%) - πŸ”΄ -106 mm-4.2 in (-6.6%)

Ground Clearance:

183 mm7.2 in
🟒 +40 mm+1.6 in (+28.0%) - 🟒 +61 mm+2.4 in (+50.0%)
122-143 mm4.8-5.6 in
πŸ”΄ -61 mm-2.4 in (-33.3%) - πŸ”΄ -40 mm-1.6 in (-21.9%)

Trunk Capacity:

505 liter17.8 cu ft
🟒 +12 liter+0.4 cu ft (+2.4%) - 🟒 +233 liter+8.2 cu ft (+85.7%)
272-493 liter9.6-17.4 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -233 liter-8.2 cu ft (-46.1%) - πŸ”΄ -12 liter-0.4 cu ft (-2.4%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

1550 liter54.7 cu ft
🟒 +29 liter+1.0 cu ft (+1.9%) - 🟒 +388 liter+13.7 cu ft (+33.4%)
1162-1521 liter41.0-53.7 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -388 liter-13.7 cu ft (-25.0%) - πŸ”΄ -29 liter-1.0 cu ft (-1.9%)

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1395-1615 kg3075-3560 lbs
πŸ”΄ -145 kg-320 lbs (-9.4%) - 🟒 +484 kg+1067 lbs (+42.8%)
1131-1540 kg2493-3395 lbs
πŸ”΄ -484 kg-1067 lbs (-30.0%) - 🟒 +145 kg+320 lbs (+10.4%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1990-2205 kg4387-4861 lbs
πŸ”΄ -50 kg-110 lbs (-2.5%) - 🟒 +485 kg+1069 lbs (+28.2%)
1720-2040 kg3792-4497 lbs
πŸ”΄ -485 kg-1069 lbs (-22.0%) - 🟒 +50 kg+110 lbs (+2.5%)

Roof Load:

70-75 kg154-165 lbs
πŸ”΄ -5 kg-11 lbs (-6.7%)
75 kg165 lbs
🟒 +5 kg+11 lbs (+7.1%)

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

17-inch rims:
  • 7.5J x 17
19-inch rims:
  • 8J x 19
16-inch rims:
  • 6.5J x 16
  • 6.5 J x 16
  • 6J x 16
17-inch rims:
  • 7J x 17
  • 7.5J x 17
  • 7 J x 17
  • 6 J x 17
  • 6J x 17
18-inch rims:
  • 7.5J x 18
19-inch rims:
  • 7.5J x 19
  • 8J x 19
  • 19
15-inch rims:
  • 6 J x 15
  • 6J x 15

Tire Size:

  • 225/45 R19 (W:225 | H:45 | D:19)
  • 225/55 R17 97W (W:225 | H:55 | D:17)
  • 225/55 R17 (W:225 | H:55 | D:17)
  • 225/55 R17 87W (W:225 | H:55 | D:17)
  • (W:0 | H:0 | D:0)
  • 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)
  • 225/35 R19 (W:225 | H:35 | D:19)
  • 225/40 R18 (W:225 | H:40 | D:18)
  • 225/45 R17 (W:225 | H:45 | D:17)
  • 235/35 R19 (W:235 | H:35 | D:19)

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