1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class vs 2009 Volkswagen Golf VI
1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class vs. 2009 Volkswagen Golf VI 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 2009 Volkswagen Golf VI compare in size:
In terms of length, the 2009 Volkswagen Golf VI comes in at 4213 mm (165.87 in), giving it a 638 mm (25.12 in) (15.1 %) advantage over the 1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class at 3575 mm (140.75 in). Looking at width, the 2009 Volkswagen Golf VI stretches to 1786 mm (70.31 in), making it 67 mm (2.64 in) (3.8 %) 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 110 mm (4.33 in) (6.9 %) compared to the 2009 Volkswagen Golf VI at 1480 mm (58.27 in).
Overall, the 1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class is taller than the 2009 Volkswagen Golf VI, while the 2009 Volkswagen Golf VI is longer and wider than the 1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class.
Length
3575 mm140.7 in
4213 mm165.9 in
Width
1719 mm67.7 in
1786 mm70.3 in
Height
1590 mm62.6 in
1480 mm58.3 in
3575 mm140.7 in🔴 -638 mm-25.1 in (-15.1%)
4213 mm165.9 in🟢 +638 mm+25.1 in (+17.8%)
1719 mm67.7 in🔴 -67 mm-2.6 in (-3.8%)
1786 mm70.3 in🟢 +67 mm+2.6 in (+3.9%)
1590 mm62.6 in🟢 +110 mm+4.3 in (+7.4%)
1480 mm58.3 in🔴 -110 mm-4.3 in (-6.9%)
1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class
2009 Volkswagen Golf VI
Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More
General Info
Body Style:
Hatchback
Hatchback
Model Year:
1997
2009
Production:
1997-2001 Discontinued Model
2008-2013 Discontinued Model
Dimensions
Length:
3575 mm140.7 in 🔴 -638 mm-25.1 in (-15.1%) - 🔴 -624 mm-24.6 in (-14.9%)
4199-4213 mm165.3-165.9 in 🟢 +624 mm+24.6 in (+17.5%) - 🟢 +638 mm+25.1 in (+17.8%)
Width:
1719 mm67.7 in 🔴 -67 mm-2.6 in (-3.8%)
1786 mm70.3 in 🟢 +67 mm+2.6 in (+3.9%)
Width (Folded Mirrors):
-
-
Width (Opened Mirrors):
-
2048 mm80.6 in
Height:
1590 mm62.6 in 🟢 +110 mm+4.3 in (+7.4%) - 🟢 +129 mm+5.1 in (+8.8%)
1461-1480 mm57.5-58.3 in 🔴 -129 mm-5.1 in (-8.1%) - 🔴 -110 mm-4.3 in (-6.9%)
Ground Clearance:
-
132-150 mm5.2-5.9 in
Trunk Capacity:
350-390 liter12.4-13.8 cu ft 🟢 +115 liter+4.1 cu ft (+41.8%)
275-350 liter9.7-12.4 cu ft 🔴 -115 liter-4.1 cu ft (-29.5%)
Trunk Capacity (Max):
1700 liter60.0 cu ft 🟢 +395 liter+13.9 cu ft (+30.3%) - 🟢 +470 liter+16.6 cu ft (+38.2%)
1230-1305 liter43.4-46.1 cu ft 🔴 -470 liter-16.6 cu ft (-27.6%) - 🔴 -395 liter-13.9 cu ft (-23.2%)
