1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class vs 2013 Volkswagen Golf VII
1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class vs. 2013 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.
Here’s how the 1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class and the 2013 Volkswagen Golf VII compare in size:
In terms of length, the 2013 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 2013 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 117 mm (4.61 in) (7.4 %) compared to the 2013 Volkswagen Golf VII at 1473 mm (57.99 in).
Overall, the 1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class is taller than the 2013 Volkswagen Golf VII, while the 2013 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
1473 mm58.0 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🟢 +117 mm+4.6 in (+7.9%)
1473 mm58.0 in🔴 -117 mm-4.6 in (-7.4%)
1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class
2013 Volkswagen Golf VII
Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More
General Info
Body Style:
Hatchback
Hatchback
Model Year:
1997
2013
Production:
1997-2001 Discontinued Model
n/a
Dimensions
Length:
3575 mm140.7 in 🔴 -701 mm-27.6 in (-16.4%) - 🔴 -680 mm-26.8 in (-16.0%)
4255-4276 mm167.5-168.3 in 🟢 +680 mm+26.8 in (+19.0%) - 🟢 +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 🟢 +117 mm+4.6 in (+7.9%) - 🟢 +154 mm+6.1 in (+10.7%)
1436-1473 mm56.5-58.0 in 🔴 -154 mm-6.1 in (-9.7%) - 🔴 -117 mm-4.6 in (-7.4%)
Ground Clearance:
-
122-143 mm4.8-5.6 in
Trunk Capacity:
350-390 liter12.4-13.8 cu ft 🔴 -30 liter-1.1 cu ft (-7.9%) - 🟢 +118 liter+4.2 cu ft (+43.4%)
272-380 liter9.6-13.4 cu ft 🔴 -118 liter-4.2 cu ft (-30.3%) - 🟢 +30 liter+1.1 cu ft (+8.6%)
Trunk Capacity (Max):
1700 liter60.0 cu ft 🟢 +430 liter+15.2 cu ft (+33.9%) - 🟢 +538 liter+19.0 cu ft (+46.3%)
1162-1270 liter41.0-44.8 cu ft 🔴 -538 liter-19.0 cu ft (-31.6%) - 🔴 -430 liter-15.2 cu ft (-25.3%)
