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Background grid Volkswagen Atlas SUV 2023-present Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 2012-2019
Spec height1 70 in 2 
+ 11.26 in
1 58.7 in Spec height1
+ 0.71 in 2
+ 7.48 in 2 78.3 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″
Volkswagen Atlas SUV 2023 - present
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Volkswagen
Atlas
SUV
Gen. 1.2 | 2023 - present
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Spotted in the USA 20″
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Rear View Car Size ComparisonVolkswagen Golf (AU) 5-door Hatchback 2012 vs. Volkswagen Atlas (CA1) SUV 2023


Dimensions & Specifications | Volkswagen Golf (AU) 5-door Hatchback 2012 is 7.48 in narrower and 11.26 in lower compared to Volkswagen Atlas (CA1) SUV 2023. It has 0.7 in less ground clearance.

Compact
Size class
Mid-size
+1
167.6 in
Length
200.7 in
+33.1
70.8 in
Width2
78.3 in
+7.5
79.8 in
Width incl. mirrors
88.5 in
+8.7
58.7 in
Height1
70 in
+11.3
103.8 in
Wheelbase
117.3 in
+13.5
5.6 in
Ground clearance3
6.3 in
+0.7
2656.6 lbs
Weight4,6
4343.1 lbs
+64%
5
Seats max.
7
+2
13.4 cu ft
Cargo volume EU4
-- cu ft
44.8 cu ft
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume US4
20.6 cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
96.6 cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume 4/5+ US4
56.0 cu ft
Standard
Segment
Standard
€ 18075
Price EU7
€ --
$ --
Price US7
$ 37995
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
3088855
Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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