1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class vs 2017 Volkswagen Golf VII
1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class vs. 2017 Volkswagen Golf VII 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.
1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class (W168)Change Car
2017 Volkswagen Golf VII (5-door, facelift 2017)Change Car
Here’s how the 1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class and the 2017 Volkswagen Golf VII compare in size:
In terms of length, the 2017 Volkswagen Golf VII comes in at 4276 mm (168.35 in), giving it a 701 mm (27.60 in) (16.4 %) advantage over the 1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class at 3575 mm (140.75 in). Looking at width, the 2017 Volkswagen Golf VII stretches to 1799 mm (70.83 in), making it 80 mm (3.15 in) (4.4 %) wider than the 1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class at 1719 mm (67.68 in). As for height, the 1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class stands at 1590 mm (62.60 in), giving it an extra 98 mm (3.86 in) (6.2 %) compared to the 2017 Volkswagen Golf VII at 1492 mm (58.74 in).
Overall, the 1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class is taller than the 2017 Volkswagen Golf VII, while the 2017 Volkswagen Golf VII is longer and wider than the 1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class.
Length
3575 mm140.7 in
4276 mm168.3 in
Width
1719 mm67.7 in
1799 mm70.8 in
Height
1590 mm62.6 in
1492 mm58.7 in
3575 mm140.7 in🔴 -701 mm-27.6 in (-16.4%)
4276 mm168.3 in🟢 +701 mm+27.6 in (+19.6%)
1719 mm67.7 in🔴 -80 mm-3.1 in (-4.4%)
1799 mm70.8 in🟢 +80 mm+3.1 in (+4.7%)
1590 mm62.6 in🟢 +98 mm+3.9 in (+6.6%)
1492 mm58.7 in🔴 -98 mm-3.9 in (-6.2%)
1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class
2017 Volkswagen Golf VII
Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More
General Info
Body Style:
Hatchback
Hatchback
Model Year:
1997
2017
Production:
1997-2001 Discontinued Model
2017-2021 Discontinued Model
Dimensions
Length:
3575 mm140.7 in 🔴 -701 mm-27.6 in (-16.4%) - 🔴 -683 mm-26.9 in (-16.0%)
4258-4276 mm167.6-168.3 in 🟢 +683 mm+26.9 in (+19.1%) - 🟢 +701 mm+27.6 in (+19.6%)
Width:
1719 mm67.7 in 🔴 -80 mm-3.1 in (-4.4%) - 🔴 -71 mm-2.8 in (-4.0%)
1790-1799 mm70.5-70.8 in 🟢 +71 mm+2.8 in (+4.1%) - 🟢 +80 mm+3.1 in (+4.7%)
Width (Folded Mirrors):
-
-
Width (Opened Mirrors):
-
2027 mm79.8 in
Height:
1590 mm62.6 in 🟢 +98 mm+3.9 in (+6.6%) - 🟢 +154 mm+6.1 in (+10.7%)
1436-1492 mm56.5-58.7 in 🔴 -154 mm-6.1 in (-9.7%) - 🔴 -98 mm-3.9 in (-6.2%)
Ground Clearance:
-
122-143 mm4.8-5.6 in
Trunk Capacity:
350-390 liter12.4-13.8 cu ft 🔴 -143 liter-5.0 cu ft (-29.0%) - 🟢 +118 liter+4.2 cu ft (+43.4%)
272-493 liter9.6-17.4 cu ft 🔴 -118 liter-4.2 cu ft (-30.3%) - 🟢 +143 liter+5.0 cu ft (+40.9%)
Trunk Capacity (Max):
1700 liter60.0 cu ft 🟢 +179 liter+6.3 cu ft (+11.8%) - 🟢 +538 liter+19.0 cu ft (+46.3%)
1162-1521 liter41.0-53.7 cu ft 🔴 -538 liter-19.0 cu ft (-31.6%) - 🔴 -179 liter-6.3 cu ft (-10.5%)
