1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class vs 1998 Volkswagen Golf IV
Compare Dimensions Side by Side 1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class vs. 1998 Volkswagen Golf IV
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 1998 Volkswagen Golf IV compare in size:
In terms of length, the 1998 Volkswagen Golf IV comes in at 4150 mm (163.39 in), giving it a 575 mm (22.64 in) (13.9 %) advantage over the 1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class at 3575 mm (140.75 in). Looking at width, the 1998 Volkswagen Golf IV stretches to 1735 mm (68.31 in), making it 16 mm (0.63 in) (0.9 %) 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 146 mm (5.75 in) (9.2 %) compared to the 1998 Volkswagen Golf IV at 1444 mm (56.85 in).
Overall, the 1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class is taller than the 1998 Volkswagen Golf IV, while the 1998 Volkswagen Golf IV is longer and wider than the 1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class.
Length
3575 mm140.7 in
4150 mm163.4 in
Width
1719 mm67.7 in
1735 mm68.3 in
Height
1590 mm62.6 in
1444 mm56.9 in
3575 mm140.7 in🔴 -575 mm-22.6 in (-13.9%)
4150 mm163.4 in🟢 +575 mm+22.6 in (+16.1%)
1719 mm67.7 in🔴 -16 mm-0.6 in (-0.9%)
1735 mm68.3 in🟢 +16 mm+0.6 in (+0.9%)
1590 mm62.6 in🟢 +146 mm+5.7 in (+10.1%)
1444 mm56.9 in🔴 -146 mm-5.7 in (-9.2%)
1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class
1998 Volkswagen Golf IV
Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More
General Info
Body Style:
Hatchback
Hatchback
Model Year:
1997
1998
Production:
1997-2001 Discontinued Model
1997-2006 Discontinued Model
Dimensions
Length:
3575 mm140.7 in 🔴 -575 mm-22.6 in (-13.9%) - 🔴 -574 mm-22.6 in (-13.8%)
4150 mm163.4 in 🟢 +574 mm+22.6 in (+16.1%) - 🟢 +575 mm+22.6 in (+16.1%)
Width:
1719 mm67.7 in 🔴 -16 mm-0.6 in (-0.9%)
1735 mm68.3 in 🟢 +16 mm+0.6 in (+0.9%)
Width (Folded Mirrors):
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Width (Opened Mirrors):
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Height:
1590 mm62.6 in 🟢 +146 mm+5.7 in (+10.1%) - 🟢 +176 mm+6.9 in (+12.4%)
1414-1444 mm55.7-56.9 in 🔴 -176 mm-6.9 in (-11.1%) - 🔴 -146 mm-5.7 in (-9.2%)
Ground Clearance:
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Trunk Capacity:
350-390 liter12.4-13.8 cu ft 🟢 +20 liter+0.7 cu ft (+6.1%) - 🟢 +215 liter+7.6 cu ft (+122.9%)
175-330 liter6.2-11.7 cu ft 🔴 -215 liter-7.6 cu ft (-55.1%) - 🔴 -20 liter-0.7 cu ft (-5.7%)
Trunk Capacity (Max):
1700 liter60.0 cu ft 🟢 +515 liter+18.2 cu ft (+43.5%) - 🟢 +601 liter+21.2 cu ft (+54.7%)
1099-1185 liter38.8-41.8 cu ft 🔴 -601 liter-21.2 cu ft (-35.4%) - 🔴 -515 liter-18.2 cu ft (-30.3%)
