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Background grid Mazda MX-5 Roadster 2015-2023 Volkswagen Golf Minivan 2004-2008
Spec height1 48.6 in 2
1 62.2 in Spec height1
 + 13.62 in
+ 1.85 in 2
2 68.3 in Spec width2
+ 0.94 in 1 69.3 in Spec width2
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Volkswagen Golf Minivan 2004 - 2008
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Volkswagen
Golf
Minivan
Gen. 5 | 2004 - 2008
Spotted in Switzerland 15″
Mazda MX-5 Roadster 2015 - 2023
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Mazda
MX-5
Roadster
Gen. 4 | 2015 - 2023
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Spotted in Switzerland 17″
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Front View Car Size ComparisonVolkswagen Golf Plus (1KP) Minivan 2004 vs. Mazda MX-5 (ND) Roadster 2015


Dimensions & Specifications | Volkswagen Golf Plus (1KP) Minivan 2004 is 0.94 in wider and 13.62 in higher compared to Mazda MX-5 (ND) Roadster 2015. It has 1.8 in less ground clearance and offers 1016% more cargo space.4,5

Compact
Size class
--
165.6 in
+11.5
Length
154.1 in
69.3 in
+1
Width2
68.3 in
76.77 in
+1.26
Width incl. mirrors
75.51 in
62.2 in
+13.6
Height1
48.6 in
101.5 in
+10.6
Wheelbase
90.9 in
3.5 in
Ground clearance3
5.3 in
+1.8
3015.9 lbs
+31%
Weight4,6
2314.9 lbs
--
Seats max.
2
13.9 cu ft
+203%
Cargo volume EU4
4.6 cu ft
51.2 cu ft
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume US4
4.6 cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Standard
Segment
Standard
€ 16950
Price EU7
€ 22990
+36%
$ --
Price US7
$ 25700
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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Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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