1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class vs 1988 Volkswagen Golf II
1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class vs. 1988 Volkswagen Golf II 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
1988 Volkswagen Golf II (5-door, facelift 1987)Change Car
Here’s how the 1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class and the 1988 Volkswagen Golf II compare in size:
In terms of length, the 1988 Volkswagen Golf II comes in at 4040 mm (159.06 in), giving it a 465 mm (18.31 in) (11.5 %) advantage over the 1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class at 3575 mm (140.75 in). Looking at width, the 1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class spans 1719 mm (67.68 in), which is 19 mm (0.75 in) (1.1 %) broader than the 1988 Volkswagen Golf II at 1700 mm (66.93 in). As for height, the 1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class stands at 1590 mm (62.60 in), giving it an extra 175 mm (6.89 in) (11.0 %) compared to the 1988 Volkswagen Golf II at 1415 mm (55.71 in).
Overall, the 1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class is wider and taller than the 1988 Volkswagen Golf II, while the 1988 Volkswagen Golf II is longer than the 1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class.
Length
3575 mm140.7 in
4040 mm159.1 in
Width
1719 mm67.7 in
1700 mm66.9 in
Height
1590 mm62.6 in
1415 mm55.7 in
3575 mm140.7 in🔴 -465 mm-18.3 in (-11.5%)
4040 mm159.1 in🟢 +465 mm+18.3 in (+13.0%)
1719 mm67.7 in🟢 +19 mm+0.7 in (+1.1%)
1700 mm66.9 in🔴 -19 mm-0.7 in (-1.1%)
1590 mm62.6 in🟢 +175 mm+6.9 in (+12.4%)
1415 mm55.7 in🔴 -175 mm-6.9 in (-11.0%)
1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class
1988 Volkswagen Golf II
Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More
General Info
Body Style:
Hatchback
Hatchback
Model Year:
1997
1988
Production:
1997-2001 Discontinued Model
1987-1991 Discontinued Model
Dimensions
Length:
3575 mm140.7 in 🔴 -465 mm-18.3 in (-11.5%) - 🔴 -410 mm-16.1 in (-10.3%)
3985-4040 mm156.9-159.1 in 🟢 +410 mm+16.1 in (+11.5%) - 🟢 +465 mm+18.3 in (+13.0%)
Width:
1719 mm67.7 in 🟢 +19 mm+0.7 in (+1.1%) - 🟢 +54 mm+2.1 in (+3.2%)
1665-1700 mm65.6-66.9 in 🔴 -54 mm-2.1 in (-3.1%) - 🔴 -19 mm-0.7 in (-1.1%)
Width (Folded Mirrors):
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Width (Opened Mirrors):
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Height:
1590 mm62.6 in 🟢 +175 mm+6.9 in (+12.4%) - 🟢 +185 mm+7.3 in (+13.2%)
1405-1415 mm55.3-55.7 in 🔴 -185 mm-7.3 in (-11.6%) - 🔴 -175 mm-6.9 in (-11.0%)
Ground Clearance:
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Trunk Capacity:
350-390 liter12.4-13.8 cu ft 🟢 +5 liter+0.2 cu ft (+1.4%) - 🟢 +160 liter+5.7 cu ft (+69.6%)
230-345 liter8.1-12.2 cu ft 🔴 -160 liter-5.7 cu ft (-41.0%) - 🔴 -5 liter-0.2 cu ft (-1.4%)
Trunk Capacity (Max):
1700 liter60.0 cu ft 🟢 +555 liter+19.6 cu ft (+48.5%) - 🟢 +670 liter+23.7 cu ft (+65.0%)
1030-1145 liter36.4-40.4 cu ft 🔴 -670 liter-23.7 cu ft (-39.4%) - 🔴 -555 liter-19.6 cu ft (-32.6%)
