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Real height¹ 1.491 m 2
+ 8.1 cm

1 1.41 m Real height¹

+ 17.9 cm 2 1.789 m Real width²

1 1.61 m Real width²

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Volkswagen

Golf 1.2

3-door Hatchback 1980 - 1993

Spotted in Switzerland

13″

Volkswagen

Golf 8

5-door Hatchback 2019 - 2024

Spotted in Switzerland

17″

Front ViewVolkswagen Golf (17) 3-door Hatchback 1980 vs. Volkswagen Golf (CD) 5-door Hatchback 2019

Technical specs | Volkswagen Golf (17) 3-door Hatchback 1980 is 17.9 cm narrower and 8.1 cm lower compared to Volkswagen Golf (CD) 5-door Hatchback 2019. It offers 30% less cargo space.^4,5

381.5 cm

Length

428.4 cm

+46.9

161 cm

Width²

178.9 cm

+17.9

-- cm

Width incl. mirrors

207.3 cm

141 cm

Height¹

149.1 cm

+8.1

240 cm

Wheelbase

261.9 cm

+21.9

-- cm

Ground clearance³

-- cm

320 l

Cargo volume⁴

381 l

+20%

870 l

Cargo volume max.^4,⁵

1237 l

+43%

750 kg

Weight^4,⁶

1260 kg

+68%

Standard

Segment

Standard

€ 5600

Price EU⁷

€ 20700

+270%

$ --

Price US⁷

$ --

1. Maximum height | 2. Width with folded mirrors | 3. Max. ground clearance | 4. Most common power unit incl. highest seat mode configuration. Possible deviation of standards. | 5. With rear seats folded down | 6. Curb weight | 7. For illustration purpose only. Starting MSRP (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price).

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1908
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Front ViewVolkswagen Golf (17) 3-door Hatchback 1980 vs. Volkswagen Golf (CD) 5-door Hatchback 2019

Technical specs | Volkswagen Golf (17) 3-door Hatchback 1980 is 17.9 cm narrower and 8.1 cm lower compared to Volkswagen Golf (CD) 5-door Hatchback 2019. It offers 30% less cargo space.4,5

Technical specs | Volkswagen Golf (17) 3-door Hatchback 1980 is 17.9 cm narrower and 8.1 cm lower compared to Volkswagen Golf (CD) 5-door Hatchback 2019. It offers 30% less cargo space.^4,5