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Background grid Mazda MX-5 Roadster 2015-2023 Volkswagen Golf Minivan 2004-2008
Spec height1 1.234 m 2
1 1.58 m Spec height1
 + 34.6 cm
+ 4.7 cm 2
2 3.915 m Spec length
+ 29.1 cm 1 4.206 m Spec length
Front wheels
Center wheels
Rear wheels
Front bumper
Center cars
Rear bumper
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Volkswagen Golf Minivan 2004 - 2008
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Volkswagen
Golf
Minivan
Gen. 5 | 2004 - 2008
Spotted in Switzerland 15″
Mazda MX-5 Roadster 2015 - 2023
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Mazda
MX-5
Roadster
Gen. 4 | 2015 - 2023
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Spotted in Switzerland 17″
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Side View Car Size ComparisonVolkswagen Golf Plus (1KP) Minivan 2004 vs. Mazda MX-5 (ND) Roadster 2015


Dimensions & Specifications | Volkswagen Golf Plus (1KP) Minivan 2004 is 29.1 cm longer and 34.6 cm higher compared to Mazda MX-5 (ND) Roadster 2015. It has 4.7 cm less ground clearance and offers 1016% more cargo space.4,5

Compact
Size class
--
420.6 cm
+29.1
Length
391.5 cm
175.9 cm
+2.4
Width2
173.5 cm
195 cm
+3.2
Width incl. mirrors
191.8 cm
158 cm
+34.6
Height1
123.4 cm
257.8 cm
+26.8
Wheelbase
231 cm
8.8 cm
Ground clearance3
13.5 cm
+4.7
1368 kg
+31%
Weight4,6
1050 kg
--
Seats max.
2
395 l
+204%
Cargo volume EU4
130 l
1450 l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
130 l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Standard
Segment
Standard
€ 16950
Price EU7
€ 22990
+36%
$ --
Price US7
$ 25700
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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Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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