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Background grid Aiways U5 SUV 2019-present Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1974-1983
Spec height1 66.9 in 2 
+ 12.01 in
1 54.9 in Spec height1
+ 10.04 in 2 73.4 in Spec width2
1 63.4 in Spec width2
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Volkswagen Golf 3-door Hatchback 1974 - 1983
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Volkswagen
Golf
3-door Hatchback
Gen. 1 | 1974 - 1983
Spotted in Switzerland 13″ Side view only
Aiways U5 SUV 2019 - present
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Aiways
U5
SUV
Gen. 1 | 2019 - present
Spotted in Switzerland 19″
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Front View Car Size ComparisonVolkswagen Golf (17) 3-door Hatchback 1974 vs. Aiways U5 (MAS861) SUV 2019


Dimensions & Specifications | Volkswagen Golf (17) 3-door Hatchback 1974 is 10.04 in narrower and 12.01 in lower compared to Aiways U5 (MAS861) SUV 2019. It offers 45% less cargo space.4,5

Compact
Size class
Compact
145.9 in
Length
184.3 in
+38.4
63.4 in
Width2
73.4 in
+10
-- in
Width incl. mirrors
82.68 in
54.9 in
Height1
66.9 in
+12
94.5 in
Wheelbase
110.2 in
+15.7
-- in
Ground clearance3
5.8 in
1653.5 lbs
Weight4,6
3791.9 lbs
+130%
-- mi
Range max.
312.5 mi
--
Seats max.
5
11.3 cu ft
Cargo volume EU4
15.3 cu ft
+36%
30.7 cu ft
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
54.9 cu ft
+79%
-- cu ft
Cargo volume US4
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Standard
Segment
Standard
€ 4878
Price EU7
€ 38973
+699%
$ --
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
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Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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