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Background grid Mercedes-Benz E Estate 2013-2017 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 2012-2019
Spec height1 58 in 2
1 58.7 in Spec height1
 + 0.71 in
1 + 1.1 in
+ 2.17 in 2 73 in Spec width2
1 70.8 in Spec width2
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Volkswagen Golf 5-door Hatchback 2012 - 2019
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Volkswagen
Golf
5-door Hatchback
Gen. 7.1 | 2012 - 2019
Spotted in Switzerland 17″
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate 2013 - 2017
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Mercedes-Benz
E-Class
Estate
Gen. 4.1 | 2013 - 2017
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Spotted in Switzerland 17″
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Rear View Car Size ComparisonVolkswagen Golf (AU) 5-door Hatchback 2012 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (S212) Estate 2013


Dimensions & Specifications | Volkswagen Golf (AU) 5-door Hatchback 2012 is 2.17 in narrower and 0.71 in higher compared to Mercedes-Benz E-Class (S212) Estate 2013. It has 1.1 in more ground clearance and offers 35% less cargo space.4,5

Compact
Size class
Mid-size
+1
167.6 in
Length
193.1 in
+25.5
70.8 in
Width2
73 in
+2.2
79.8 in
Width incl. mirrors
81.54 in
+1.74
58.7 in
+0.7
Height1
58 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
+9.3
5.6 in
+1.1
Ground clearance3
4.5 in
2656.6 lbs
Weight4,6
4067.5 lbs
+54%
5
Seats max.
5
13.4 cu ft
Cargo volume EU4
24.5 cu ft
+83%
44.8 cu ft
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
68.9 cu ft
+54%
-- cu ft
Cargo volume US4
20.5 cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
57.4 cu ft
Standard
Segment
Premium
+1
€ 18075
Price EU7
€ 43881
+143%
$ --
Price US7
$ 58600
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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