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Background grid Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 2012-2019 Nissan Patrol SUV 2004-2010
Spec height1 58.7 in 2
1 73 in Spec height1
 + 14.29 in
1 + 3.07 in
2 167.6 in Spec length
+ 30.98 in 1 198.6 in Spec length
Front wheels
Center wheels
Rear wheels
Front bumper
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Rear bumper
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Nissan Patrol SUV 2004 - 2010
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Nissan
Patrol
SUV
Gen. 5.1 | 2004 - 2010
Spotted in the UAE 16″ Mirrored image
Volkswagen Golf 5-door Hatchback 2012 - 2019
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Volkswagen
Golf
5-door Hatchback
Gen. 7.1 | 2012 - 2019
Spotted in Switzerland 17″
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Side View Car Size ComparisonNissan Patrol Safari (Y61) SUV 2004 vs. Volkswagen Golf (AU) 5-door Hatchback 2012


Dimensions & Specifications | Nissan Patrol Safari (Y61) SUV 2004 is 30.98 in longer and 14.29 in higher compared to Volkswagen Golf (AU) 5-door Hatchback 2012. It has 3.1 in more ground clearance and offers 76% more cargo space.4,5

Full-size
+2
Size class
Compact
198.6 in
+31
Length
167.6 in
72.4 in
+1.6
Width2
70.8 in
76.38 in
Width incl. mirrors
79.8 in
+3.42
73 in
+14.3
Height1
58.7 in
116.9 in
+13.1
Wheelbase
103.8 in
8.7 in
+3.1
Ground clearance3
5.6 in
5379.3 lbs
+103%
Weight4,6
2656.6 lbs
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Seats max.
5
6.5 cu ft
Cargo volume EU4
13.4 cu ft
+107%
78.6 cu ft
+76%
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
44.8 cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume US4
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Standard
Segment
Standard
€ 35390
+96%
Price EU7
€ 18075
$ --
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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Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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