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Background grid Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 2012-2017 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1974-1983
Spec height1 58.7 in 2 
+ 3.78 in
1 54.9 in Spec height1
+ 21.65 in 2 167.5 in Spec length
1 145.9 in Spec length
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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″ Mirrored image
Volkswagen Golf 3-door Hatchback 2012 - 2017
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Volkswagen
Golf
3-door Hatchback
Gen. 7 | 2012 - 2017
Spotted in Switzerland 17″ Mirrored image
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Side View Car Size ComparisonVolkswagen Golf (17) 3-door Hatchback 1974 vs. Volkswagen Golf (AU) 3-door Hatchback 2012


Dimensions & Specifications | Volkswagen Golf (17) 3-door Hatchback 1974 is 21.65 in shorter and 3.78 in lower compared to Volkswagen Golf (AU) 3-door Hatchback 2012. It offers 32% less cargo space.4,5

Compact
Size class
Compact
145.9 in
Length
167.5 in
+21.6
63.4 in
Width2
70.8 in
+7.4
-- in
Width incl. mirrors
79.8 in
54.9 in
Height1
58.7 in
+3.8
94.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
+8.6
-- in
Ground clearance3
5.6 in
1653.5 lbs
Weight4,6
2656.6 lbs
+61%
--
Seats max.
--
11.3 cu ft
Cargo volume EU4
13.4 cu ft
+19%
30.7 cu ft
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
44.8 cu ft
+46%
-- cu ft
Cargo volume US4
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Standard
Segment
Standard
€ 4878
Price EU7
€ 17175
+253%
$ --
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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