1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class vs 1984 Volkswagen Golf II
1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class vs. 1984 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.
Here’s how the 1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class and the 1984 Volkswagen Golf II compare in size:
In terms of length, the 1984 Volkswagen Golf II comes in at 3985 mm (156.89 in), giving it a 410 mm (16.14 in) (10.3 %) 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 39 mm (1.54 in) (2.3 %) broader than the 1984 Volkswagen Golf II at 1680 mm (66.14 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 1984 Volkswagen Golf II at 1415 mm (55.71 in).
Overall, the 1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class is wider and taller than the 1984 Volkswagen Golf II, while the 1984 Volkswagen Golf II is longer than the 1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class.
Length
3575 mm140.7 in
3985 mm156.9 in
Width
1719 mm67.7 in
1680 mm66.1 in
Height
1590 mm62.6 in
1415 mm55.7 in
3575 mm140.7 in🔴 -410 mm-16.1 in (-10.3%)
3985 mm156.9 in🟢 +410 mm+16.1 in (+11.5%)
1719 mm67.7 in🟢 +39 mm+1.5 in (+2.3%)
1680 mm66.1 in🔴 -39 mm-1.5 in (-2.3%)
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
1984 Volkswagen Golf II
Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More
General Info
Body Style:
Hatchback
Hatchback
Model Year:
1997
1984
Production:
1997-2001 Discontinued Model
1983-1987 Discontinued Model
Dimensions
Length:
3575 mm140.7 in 🔴 -410 mm-16.1 in (-10.3%)
3985 mm156.9 in 🟢 +410 mm+16.1 in (+11.5%)
Width:
1719 mm67.7 in 🟢 +39 mm+1.5 in (+2.3%) - 🟢 +54 mm+2.1 in (+3.2%)
1665-1680 mm65.6-66.1 in 🔴 -54 mm-2.1 in (-3.1%) - 🔴 -39 mm-1.5 in (-2.3%)
Width (Folded Mirrors):
-
-
Width (Opened Mirrors):
-
-
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:
-
120 mm4.7 in
Trunk Capacity:
350-390 liter12.4-13.8 cu ft 🟢 +5 liter+0.2 cu ft (+1.4%) - 🟢 +45 liter+1.6 cu ft (+13.0%)
345 liter12.2 cu ft 🔴 -45 liter-1.6 cu ft (-11.5%) - 🔴 -5 liter-0.2 cu ft (-1.4%)
Trunk Capacity (Max):
1700 liter60.0 cu ft 🟢 +555 liter+19.6 cu ft (+48.5%)
1145 liter40.4 cu ft 🔴 -555 liter-19.6 cu ft (-32.6%)
