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Spec height1 1.475 m 2
1 1.485 m Spec height1
 + 1 cm
+ 6.1 cm 2
2 1.71 m Spec width2
+ 4.9 cm 1 1.759 m Spec width2
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Volkswagen Golf 5-door Hatchback 2003 - 2009
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Volkswagen
Golf
5-door Hatchback
Gen. 5 | 2003 - 2009
Spotted in Switzerland 16″
Toyota Corolla 5-door Hatchback 2004 - 2007
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Toyota
Corolla
5-door Hatchback
Gen. 9 | 2004 - 2007
Spotted in Switzerland 15″
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Front View Car Size ComparisonVolkswagen Golf (1K) 5-door Hatchback 2003 vs. Toyota Corolla (E120) 5-door Hatchback 2004


Dimensions & Specifications | Volkswagen Golf (1K) 5-door Hatchback 2003 is 4.9 cm wider and 1 cm higher compared to Toyota Corolla (E120) 5-door Hatchback 2004. It has 6.1 cm less ground clearance and offers 10% more cargo space.4,5

Compact
Size class
Compact
420.4 cm
+2.4
Length
418 cm
175.9 cm
+4.9
Width2
171 cm
200.3 cm
Width incl. mirrors
-- cm
148.5 cm
+1
Height1
147.5 cm
257.8 cm
Wheelbase
260 cm
+2.2
8.9 cm
Ground clearance3
15 cm
+6.1
1202 kg
Weight4,6
1205 kg
+1%
5
Seats max.
5
350 l
+22%
Cargo volume EU4
289 l
1305 l
+10%
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
1190 l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Standard
Segment
Standard
€ 17195
+10%
Price EU7
€ 15747
$ --
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).
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