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Background grid Mercedes-Benz G Offroader 2018-present Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 2012-2019
Spec height1 1.969 m 2 
+ 47.7 cm
1 1.492 m Spec height1
+ 12.8 cm 2
+ 55.9 cm 2 4.817 m Spec length
1 4.258 m Spec length
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Center wheels
Rear wheels
Front bumper
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Rear bumper
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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 G-Class Offroader 2018 - present
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G-Class
Offroader
Gen. 3.6 | 2018 - present
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Side View Car Size ComparisonVolkswagen Golf (AU) 5-door Hatchback 2012 vs. Mercedes-Benz G-Class (W463) Offroader 2018


Dimensions & Specifications | Volkswagen Golf (AU) 5-door Hatchback 2012 is 55.9 cm shorter and 47.7 cm lower compared to Mercedes-Benz G-Class (W463) Offroader 2018. It has 12.8 cm less ground clearance and offers 35% less cargo space.4,5

Compact
Size class
Mid-size
+1
425.8 cm
Length
481.7 cm
+55.9
179.9 cm
Width2
193.1 cm
+13.2
202.7 cm
Width incl. mirrors
205.5 cm
+2.8
149.2 cm
Height1
196.9 cm
+47.7
263.7 cm
Wheelbase
289 cm
+25.3
14.2 cm
Ground clearance3
27 cm
+12.8
1205 kg
Weight4,6
2451 kg
+104%
5
Seats max.
--
380 l
Cargo volume EU4
667 l
+76%
1270 l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
1941 l
+53%
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Standard
Segment
Premium
+1
€ 18075
Price EU7
€ 95022
+426%
$ --
Price US7
$ 131750
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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