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Background grid Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1983-1992 Kia Niro SUV 2016-2019
Spec height1 55.7 in 2
1 60.8 in Spec height1
 + 5.12 in
1 + 1.57 in
2 159.6 in Spec length
+ 11.89 in 1 171.5 in Spec length
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Kia Niro SUV 2016 - 2019
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Kia
Niro
SUV
Gen. 1 | 2016 - 2019
Spotted in Switzerland 18″
Volkswagen Golf 5-door Hatchback 1983 - 1992
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Volkswagen
Golf
5-door Hatchback
Gen. 2 | 1983 - 1992
Spotted in Switzerland 13″
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Side View Car Size ComparisonKia Niro (DE) SUV 2016 vs. Volkswagen Golf (19E) 5-door Hatchback 1983


Dimensions & Specifications | Kia Niro (DE) SUV 2016 is 11.89 in longer and 5.12 in higher compared to Volkswagen Golf (19E) 5-door Hatchback 1983. It has 1.6 in more ground clearance and offers 26% more cargo space.4,5

Compact
Size class
Compact
171.5 in
+11.9
Length
159.6 in
71.1 in
+4.2
Width2
66.9 in
-- in
Width incl. mirrors
-- in
60.8 in
+5.1
Height1
55.7 in
106.3 in
+8.9
Wheelbase
97.4 in
6.3 in
+1.6
Ground clearance3
4.7 in
-- lbs
Weight4,6
1907 lbs
5
Seats max.
5
15.4 cu ft
+27%
Cargo volume EU4
12.2 cu ft
50.6 cu ft
+26%
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
40.4 cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume US4
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Standard
Segment
Standard
€ --
Price EU7
€ 7853
$ --
Price US7
$ --
1. Maximum height | 2. Width with folded mirrors when available | 3. Max. ground clearance | 4. Most common power unit. Possible deviation of standards. | 5. With all rear seats folded down | 6. Curb weight | 7. For illustration purpose only. Starting MSRP (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price).
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inch
Quick Facts
3064050
Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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