2008 Chevrolet Malibu VII vs. 1988 Volkswagen Jetta II
Dimensions Comparison

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2008 Chevrolet Malibu VIIChange Car
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1988 Volkswagen Jetta II (facelift 1987)Change Car
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Here’s how the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu VII and the 1988 Volkswagen Jetta II compare in size:

In terms of length, the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu VII measures 4872 mm (191.81 in), making it 487 mm (19.17 in) (10.0 %) longer than the 1988 Volkswagen Jetta II at 4385 mm (172.64 in). Looking at width, the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu VII spans 1785 mm (70.28 in), which is 110 mm (4.33 in) (6.2 %) broader than the 1988 Volkswagen Jetta II at 1675 mm (65.94 in). As for height, the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu VII stands at 1451 mm (57.13 in), giving it an extra 36 mm (1.42 in) (2.5 %) compared to the 1988 Volkswagen Jetta II at 1415 mm (55.71 in).

Overall, the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu VII is longer, wider and taller than the 1988 Volkswagen Jetta II.

Length
4872 mm191.8 in
4385 mm172.6 in
Width
1785 mm70.3 in
1675 mm65.9 in
Height
1451 mm57.1 in
1415 mm55.7 in

2008 Chevrolet Malibu VII Side View Left
4872 mm191.8 in 🟒 +487 mm+19.2 in (+11.1%)
1988 Volkswagen Jetta II Preview
4385 mm172.6 in πŸ”΄ -487 mm-19.2 in (-10.0%)
2008 Chevrolet Malibu VII Front View
1785 mm70.3 in 🟒 +110 mm+4.3 in (+6.6%)
1988 Volkswagen Jetta II Preview
1675 mm65.9 in πŸ”΄ -110 mm-4.3 in (-6.2%)
2008 Chevrolet Malibu VII Rear View
1451 mm57.1 in 🟒 +36 mm+1.4 in (+2.5%)
1988 Volkswagen Jetta II Preview
1415 mm55.7 in πŸ”΄ -36 mm-1.4 in (-2.5%)
2008 Chevrolet Malibu VII
1988 Volkswagen Jetta II

Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More

General Info

Body Style:

Sedan
Sedan

Model Year:

2008
1988

Production:

2008-2012 Discontinued Model
1987-1991 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

4872 mm191.8 in
🟒 +487 mm+19.2 in (+11.1%)
4385 mm172.6 in
πŸ”΄ -487 mm-19.2 in (-10.0%)

Width:

1785 mm70.3 in
🟒 +110 mm+4.3 in (+6.6%)
1675 mm65.9 in
πŸ”΄ -110 mm-4.3 in (-6.2%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

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-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

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-

Height:

1451 mm57.1 in
🟒 +36 mm+1.4 in (+2.5%)
1415 mm55.7 in
πŸ”΄ -36 mm-1.4 in (-2.5%)

Ground Clearance:

-
-

Trunk Capacity:

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575 liter20.3 cu ft

Trunk Capacity (Max):

377-427 liter13.3-15.1 cu ft
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Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1549-1655 kg3415-3649 lbs
🟒 +409 kg+902 lbs (+35.9%) - 🟒 +720 kg+1587 lbs (+77.0%)
935-1140 kg2061-2513 lbs
πŸ”΄ -720 kg-1587 lbs (-43.5%) - πŸ”΄ -409 kg-902 lbs (-26.4%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

2140 kg4718 lbs
🟒 +520 kg+1146 lbs (+32.1%) - 🟒 +740 kg+1631 lbs (+52.9%)
1400-1620 kg3086-3571 lbs
πŸ”΄ -740 kg-1631 lbs (-34.6%) - πŸ”΄ -520 kg-1146 lbs (-24.3%)

Roof Load:

-
-

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

  • 17 inches
  • 16 inches
  • 18 inches
  • 14 inches
  • 13 inches

Tire Size:

  • 215/60 R16 (W:215 | H:60 | D:16)
  • 225/50 R17 (W:225 | H:50 | D:17)
  • 225/50 R18 (W:225 | H:50 | D:18)
  • 175/70 R13 (W:175 | H:70 | D:13)
  • 185/60 R14 (W:185 | H:60 | D:14)
  • 185/70 R14 (W:185 | H:70 | D:14)

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