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


Dimensions & Specifications | Volkswagen Golf (19E) 5-door Hatchback 1983 is 11.89 in shorter and 5.12 in lower compared to Kia Niro (DE) SUV 2016. It has 1.6 in less ground clearance and offers 21% less cargo space.4,5

Compact
Size class
Compact
159.6 in
Length
171.5 in
+11.9
66.9 in
Width2
71.1 in
+4.2
-- in
Width incl. mirrors
-- in
55.7 in
Height1
60.8 in
+5.1
97.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
+8.9
4.7 in
Ground clearance3
6.3 in
+1.6
1907 lbs
Weight4,6
-- lbs
5
Seats max.
5
12.2 cu ft
Cargo volume EU4
15.4 cu ft
+27%
40.4 cu ft
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
50.6 cu ft
+26%
-- cu ft
Cargo volume US4
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Standard
Segment
Standard
€ 7853
Price EU7
€ --
$ --
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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