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Spec height¹ 55.7 in 2

1 58.7 in Spec height¹
+ 2.99 in

2 66.9 in Spec width²

+ 3.5 in 1 70.4 in Spec width²

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Volkswagen

Golf

5-door Hatchback

Gen. 8 | 2019 - 2024

Photographed in Switzerland 17″

Volkswagen

Golf

5-door Hatchback

Gen. 2 | 1983 - 1992

Photographed in Switzerland 13″

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Rear View Car Size ComparisonVolkswagen Golf (CD) 5-door Hatchback 2019 vs. Volkswagen Golf (19E) 5-door Hatchback 1983

Dimensions & Specifications | Volkswagen Golf (CD) 5-door Hatchback 2019 is 3.5 in wider and 2.99 in higher compared to Volkswagen Golf (19E) 5-door Hatchback 1983. It offers 8% more cargo space.^4,5

Trend Index⁸

Compact

Size class

Compact

168.7 in

+9.1

Length

159.6 in

70.4 in

+3.5

Width²

66.9 in

81.61 in

Width incl. mirrors

-- in

58.7 in

Height¹

55.7 in

103.1 in

+5.7

Wheelbase

97.4 in

-- in

Ground clearance³

4.7 in

2777.8 lbs

+46%

Weight^4,⁶

1907 lbs

Seats max.

13.5 cu ft

+11%

Cargo volume EU⁴

12.2 cu ft

43.7 cu ft

+9%

Cargo volume max. EU^4,⁵

40.4 cu ft

-- cu ft

Cargo volume US⁴

-- cu ft

Cargo volume max. US^4,⁵

-- cu ft

Standard

Segment

Standard

€ 20700

+164%

Price EU⁷

€ 7853

$ --

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). | 8. Based on popularity over the last 30 days (most popular is 100)

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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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