2017 Tesla Model 3 vs. 2009 Volkswagen Golf VI 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 2017 Tesla Model 3 and the 2009 Volkswagen Golf VI compare in size:
In terms of length, the 2017 Tesla Model 3 measures 4694 mm (184.80 in), making it 481 mm (18.94 in) (10.2 %) longer than the 2009 Volkswagen Golf VI at 4213 mm (165.87 in). Looking at width, the 2017 Tesla Model 3 spans 1849 mm (72.80 in), which is 63 mm (2.48 in) (3.4 %) broader than the 2009 Volkswagen Golf VI at 1786 mm (70.31 in). As for height, the 2009 Volkswagen Golf VI reaches 1480 mm (58.27 in), which is 37 mm (1.46 in) (2.5 %) taller than the 2017 Tesla Model 3 at 1443 mm (56.81 in).
Overall, the 2017 Tesla Model 3 is longer and wider than the 2009 Volkswagen Golf VI, while the 2009 Volkswagen Golf VI is taller than the 2017 Tesla Model 3.
Length
4694 mm184.8 in
4213 mm165.9 in
Width
1849 mm72.8 in
1786 mm70.3 in
Height
1443 mm56.8 in
1480 mm58.3 in
4694 mm184.8 in🟢 +481 mm+18.9 in (+11.4%)
4213 mm165.9 in🔴 -481 mm-18.9 in (-10.2%)
1849 mm72.8 in🟢 +63 mm+2.5 in (+3.5%)
1786 mm70.3 in🔴 -63 mm-2.5 in (-3.4%)
1443 mm56.8 in🔴 -37 mm-1.5 in (-2.5%)
1480 mm58.3 in🟢 +37 mm+1.5 in (+2.6%)
2017 Tesla Model 3
2009 Volkswagen Golf VI
Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More
General Info
Body Style:
Sedan, Coupe
Hatchback
Model Year:
2017
2009
Production:
2017-2020 Discontinued Model
2008-2013 Discontinued Model
Dimensions
Length:
4694 mm184.8 in 🟢 +481 mm+18.9 in (+11.4%) - 🟢 +495 mm+19.5 in (+11.8%)
4199-4213 mm165.3-165.9 in 🔴 -495 mm-19.5 in (-10.5%) - 🔴 -481 mm-18.9 in (-10.2%)
Width:
1849 mm72.8 in 🟢 +63 mm+2.5 in (+3.5%)
1786 mm70.3 in 🔴 -63 mm-2.5 in (-3.4%)
Width (Folded Mirrors):
1933 mm76.1 in
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Width (Opened Mirrors):
2088 mm82.2 in 🟢 +40 mm+1.6 in (+2.0%)
2048 mm80.6 in 🔴 -40 mm-1.6 in (-1.9%)
Height:
1443 mm56.8 in 🔴 -37 mm-1.5 in (-2.5%) - 🔴 -18 mm-0.7 in (-1.2%)
1461-1480 mm57.5-58.3 in 🟢 +18 mm+0.7 in (+1.2%) - 🟢 +37 mm+1.5 in (+2.6%)
Ground Clearance:
140 mm5.5 in 🔴 -10 mm-0.4 in (-6.7%) - 🟢 +8 mm+0.3 in (+6.1%)
132-150 mm5.2-5.9 in 🔴 -8 mm-0.3 in (-5.7%) - 🟢 +10 mm+0.4 in (+7.1%)
Trunk Capacity:
425 liter15.0 cu ft 🟢 +75 liter+2.6 cu ft (+21.4%) - 🟢 +150 liter+5.3 cu ft (+54.5%)
275-350 liter9.7-12.4 cu ft 🔴 -150 liter-5.3 cu ft (-35.3%) - 🔴 -75 liter-2.6 cu ft (-17.6%)
