1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class vs 2004 Volkswagen Golf V
1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class vs. 2004 Volkswagen Golf V 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 2004 Volkswagen Golf V compare in size:
In terms of length, the 2004 Volkswagen Golf V comes in at 4246 mm (167.17 in), giving it a 671 mm (26.42 in) (15.8 %) advantage over the 1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class at 3575 mm (140.75 in). Looking at width, the 2004 Volkswagen Golf V stretches to 1759 mm (69.25 in), making it 40 mm (1.57 in) (2.3 %) 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 92 mm (3.62 in) (5.8 %) compared to the 2004 Volkswagen Golf V at 1498 mm (58.98 in).
Overall, the 1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class is taller than the 2004 Volkswagen Golf V, while the 2004 Volkswagen Golf V is longer and wider than the 1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class.
Length
3575 mm140.7 in
4246 mm167.2 in
Width
1719 mm67.7 in
1759 mm69.3 in
Height
1590 mm62.6 in
1498 mm59.0 in
3575 mm140.7 in🔴 -671 mm-26.4 in (-15.8%)
4246 mm167.2 in🟢 +671 mm+26.4 in (+18.8%)
1719 mm67.7 in🔴 -40 mm-1.6 in (-2.3%)
1759 mm69.3 in🟢 +40 mm+1.6 in (+2.3%)
1590 mm62.6 in🟢 +92 mm+3.6 in (+6.1%)
1498 mm59.0 in🔴 -92 mm-3.6 in (-5.8%)
1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class
2004 Volkswagen Golf V
Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More
General Info
Body Style:
Hatchback
Hatchback
Model Year:
1997
2004
Production:
1997-2001 Discontinued Model
n/a
Dimensions
Length:
3575 mm140.7 in 🔴 -671 mm-26.4 in (-15.8%) - 🔴 -629 mm-24.8 in (-15.0%)
4204-4246 mm165.5-167.2 in 🟢 +629 mm+24.8 in (+17.6%) - 🟢 +671 mm+26.4 in (+18.8%)
Width:
1719 mm67.7 in 🔴 -40 mm-1.6 in (-2.3%)
1759 mm69.3 in 🟢 +40 mm+1.6 in (+2.3%)
Width (Folded Mirrors):
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-
Width (Opened Mirrors):
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2010 mm79.1 in
Height:
1590 mm62.6 in 🟢 +92 mm+3.6 in (+6.1%) - 🟢 +125 mm+4.9 in (+8.5%)
1465-1498 mm57.7-59.0 in 🔴 -125 mm-4.9 in (-7.9%) - 🔴 -92 mm-3.6 in (-5.8%)
Ground Clearance:
-
-
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%)
