Bringing car spotting into perspective
Background grid Citroën Xsara Hatchback 1997-2000 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1991-2000
Spec height1 55.2 in 2
1 56 in Spec height1
 + 0.83 in
+ 3.66 in 2 164.1 in Spec length
1 160.4 in Spec length
Front wheels
Center wheels
Rear wheels
Front bumper
Center cars
Rear bumper
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Volkswagen Golf 5-door Hatchback 1991 - 2000
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Volkswagen
Golf
5-door Hatchback
Gen. 3 | 1991 - 2000
Spotted in Switzerland 14″ Mirrored image
Citroën Xsara 5-door Hatchback 1997 - 2000
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Citroën
Xsara
5-door Hatchback
Gen. 1 | 1997 - 2000
Spotted in Switzerland 14″
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Side View Car Size ComparisonVolkswagen Golf (1H) 5-door Hatchback 1991 vs. Citroën Xsara (N6) 5-door Hatchback 1997


Dimensions & Specifications | Volkswagen Golf (1H) 5-door Hatchback 1991 is 3.66 in shorter and 0.83 in higher compared to Citroën Xsara (N6) 5-door Hatchback 1997. It offers 4% less cargo space.4,5

Compact
Size class
Compact
160.4 in
Length
164.1 in
+3.7
66.7 in
Width2
66.9 in
+0.2
-- in
Width incl. mirrors
77.76 in
56 in
+0.8
Height1
55.2 in
97.3 in
Wheelbase
100 in
+2.7
-- in
Ground clearance3
-- in
2436.1 lbs
+9%
Weight4,6
2248.7 lbs
5
Seats max.
5
11.3 cu ft
Cargo volume EU4
14.4 cu ft
+28%
40.7 cu ft
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
42 cu ft
+4%
-- cu ft
Cargo volume US4
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Standard
Segment
Standard
€ 12010
Price EU7
€ 13038
+9%
$ --
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).
cm
inch
Quick Facts
3069003
Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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