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2016 Mazda MX-5 IV vs. 1974 Volkswagen Golf I

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      Here’s how the 2016 Mazda MX-5 IV and the 1974 Volkswagen Golf I compare in size:

      In terms of length, the 2016 Mazda MX-5 IV measures 3915 mm (154.13 in), making it 192 mm (7.56 in) (4.9 %) longer than the 1974 Volkswagen Golf I at 3723 mm (146.57 in). Looking at width, the 2016 Mazda MX-5 IV spans 1735 mm (68.31 in), which is 125 mm (4.92 in) (7.2 %) broader than the 1974 Volkswagen Golf I at 1610 mm (63.39 in). As for height, the 1974 Volkswagen Golf I reaches 1410 mm (55.51 in), which is 180 mm (7.09 in) (12.8 %) taller than the 2016 Mazda MX-5 IV at 1230 mm (48.43 in).

      Overall, the 2016 Mazda MX-5 IV is longer and wider than the 1974 Volkswagen Golf I, while the 1974 Volkswagen Golf I is taller than the 2016 Mazda MX-5 IV.

      Length
      3915 mm154.1 in
      3723 mm146.6 in
      Width
      1735 mm68.3 in
      1610 mm63.4 in
      Height
      1230 mm48.4 in
      1410 mm55.5 in

      2016 Mazda MX-5 IV Side View Left
      3915 mm154.1 in 🟒 +192 mm+7.6 in (+5.2%)
      1974 Volkswagen Golf I Side View Left
      3723 mm146.6 in πŸ”΄ -192 mm-7.6 in (-4.9%)
      2016 Mazda MX-5 IV Front View
      1735 mm68.3 in 🟒 +125 mm+4.9 in (+7.8%)
      1974 Volkswagen Golf I Front View
      1610 mm63.4 in πŸ”΄ -125 mm-4.9 in (-7.2%)
      2016 Mazda MX-5 IV Rear View
      1230 mm48.4 in πŸ”΄ -180 mm-7.1 in (-12.8%)
      1974 Volkswagen Golf I Rear View
      1410 mm55.5 in 🟒 +180 mm+7.1 in (+14.6%)
      2016 Mazda MX-5 IV
      1974 Volkswagen Golf I

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

      General Info

      Body Style:

      Roadster
      Hatchback

      Model Year:

      2016
      1974

      Production:

      2015-2018 Discontinued Model
      1974-1983 Discontinued Model

      Dimensions

      Length:

      3915 mm154.1 in
      🟒 +192 mm+7.6 in (+5.2%)
      3723 mm146.6 in
      πŸ”΄ -192 mm-7.6 in (-4.9%)

      Width:

      1735 mm68.3 in
      🟒 +125 mm+4.9 in (+7.8%)
      1610 mm63.4 in
      πŸ”΄ -125 mm-4.9 in (-7.2%)

      Width (Folded Mirrors):

      -
      -

      Width (Opened Mirrors):

      1918 mm75.5 in
      -

      Height:

      1230 mm48.4 in
      πŸ”΄ -185 mm-7.3 in (-13.1%) - πŸ”΄ -180 mm-7.1 in (-12.8%)
      1410 mm55.5 in
      🟒 +180 mm+7.1 in (+14.6%) - 🟒 +185 mm+7.3 in (+15.1%)

      Ground Clearance:

      125 mm4.9 in
      🟒 +1 mm+0.0 in (+0.8%)
      124-125 mm4.9-4.9 in
      πŸ”΄ -1 mm0.0 in (-0.8%)

      Trunk Capacity:

      130 liter4.6 cu ft
      πŸ”΄ -238 liter-8.4 cu ft (-64.7%)
      368 liter13.0 cu ft
      🟒 +238 liter+8.4 cu ft (+183.1%)

      Trunk Capacity (Max):

      -
      1102 liter38.9 cu ft

      Weight Specifications

      Curb Weight:

      975-1015 kg2150-2238 lbs
      🟒 +145 kg+320 lbs (+17.5%) - 🟒 +265 kg+584 lbs (+35.3%)
      750-830 kg1653-1830 lbs
      πŸ”΄ -265 kg-584 lbs (-26.1%) - πŸ”΄ -145 kg-320 lbs (-14.9%)

      Maximal permitted Weight:

      1215-1260 kg2679-2778 lbs
      πŸ”΄ -35 kg-77 lbs (-2.8%) - 🟒 +90 kg+198 lbs (+7.7%)
      1170-1250 kg2579-2756 lbs
      πŸ”΄ -90 kg-198 lbs (-7.1%) - 🟒 +35 kg+77 lbs (+2.9%)

      Roof Load:

      -
      -

      Tire Specifications

      Rims Size:

      n/a
      13-inch rims:
      • 5J x 13
      • 4.5J x 13
      • 13
      • 5.5J x 13
      14-inch rims:
      • 6J x 14

      Tire Size:

      n/a
      • 175/50 R13 (W:175 | H:50 | D:13)
      • 175/70 R13 (W:175 | H:70 | D:13)
      • 185/60 R14 (W:185 | H:60 | D:14)

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