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Background grid Chrysler PT Cruiser Hatchback 2000-2006 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 2003-2009
Spec height1 63 in 2 
+ 4.53 in
1 58.5 in Spec height1
+ 2.28 in 2
+ 3.31 in 2 168.8 in Spec length
1 165.5 in Spec length
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Volkswagen Golf 5-door Hatchback 2003 - 2009
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Volkswagen
Golf
5-door Hatchback
Gen. 5 | 2003 - 2009
Spotted in Switzerland 16″ Mirrored image
Chrysler PT Cruiser 5-door Hatchback 2000 - 2006
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Chrysler
PT Cruiser
5-door Hatchback
Gen. 1 | 2000 - 2006
Spotted in Switzerland 16″
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Side View Car Size ComparisonVolkswagen Golf (1K) 5-door Hatchback 2003 vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser (PT) 5-door Hatchback 2000


Dimensions & Specifications | Volkswagen Golf (1K) 5-door Hatchback 2003 is 3.31 in shorter and 4.53 in lower compared to Chrysler PT Cruiser (PT) 5-door Hatchback 2000. It has 2.3 in less ground clearance and offers 40% less cargo space.4,5

Compact
Size class
Compact
165.5 in
Length
168.8 in
+3.3
69.3 in
+2.2
Width2
67.1 in
78.86 in
+4.65
Width incl. mirrors
74.21 in
58.5 in
Height1
63 in
+4.5
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103 in
+1.5
3.5 in
Ground clearance3
5.8 in
+2.3
2650 lbs
Weight4,6
-- lbs
5
Seats max.
5
12.4 cu ft
Cargo volume EU4
18.4 cu ft
+49%
46.1 cu ft
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
75.9 cu ft
+65%
-- cu ft
Cargo volume US4
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Standard
Segment
Standard
€ 17195
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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