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2021 Volkswagen Polo VI vs. 2024 Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant

Here’s how 2021 Volkswagen Polo VI and 2024 Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant compare in size: 2024 Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant is longer than 2021 Volkswagen Polo VI, providing extra length. 2024 Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant is wider than 2021 Volkswagen Polo VI, giving it a broader stance. 2024 Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant is taller than 2021 Volkswagen Polo VI, adding extra vertical space.

Length
4074 mm160.4 in
4651 mm183.1 in
Width
1751 mm68.9 in
1789 mm70.4 in
Height
1451 mm57.1 in
1487 mm58.5 in

2021 Volkswagen Polo VI Preview
4074 mm160.4 in πŸ”΄ -577 mm-22.7 in (-12.4%)
2024 Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant Side View Left
4651 mm183.1 in 🟒 +577 mm+22.7 in (+14.2%)
2021 Volkswagen Polo VI Preview
1751 mm68.9 in πŸ”΄ -38 mm-1.5 in (-2.1%)
2024 Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant Preview
1789 mm70.4 in 🟒 +38 mm+1.5 in (+2.2%)
2021 Volkswagen Polo VI Preview
1451 mm57.1 in πŸ”΄ -36 mm-1.4 in (-2.4%)
2024 Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant Preview
1487 mm58.5 in 🟒 +36 mm+1.4 in (+2.5%)
2021 Volkswagen Polo VI
2024 Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant

Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More

General Info

Body Style:

Hatchback
Wagon

Model Year:

2021
2024

Production:

2021-present Current Model
2025-present Current Model

Dimensions

Length:

4074 mm160.4 in
πŸ”΄ -577 mm-22.7 in (-12.4%) - πŸ”΄ -557 mm-21.9 in (-12.0%)
4631-4651 mm182.3-183.1 in
🟒 +557 mm+21.9 in (+13.7%) - 🟒 +577 mm+22.7 in (+14.2%)

Width:

1751 mm68.9 in
πŸ”΄ -38 mm-1.5 in (-2.1%)
1789 mm70.4 in
🟒 +38 mm+1.5 in (+2.2%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

1964 mm77.3 in
πŸ”΄ -109 mm-4.3 in (-5.3%)
2073 mm81.6 in
🟒 +109 mm+4.3 in (+5.5%)

Height:

1431-1451 mm56.3-57.1 in
πŸ”΄ -56 mm-2.2 in (-3.8%) - πŸ”΄ -11 mm-0.4 in (-0.8%)
1462-1487 mm57.6-58.5 in
🟒 +11 mm+0.4 in (+0.8%) - 🟒 +56 mm+2.2 in (+3.9%)

Ground Clearance:

147 mm5.8 in
-

Trunk Capacity:

351 liter12.4 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -260 liter-9.2 cu ft (-42.6%)
611 liter21.6 cu ft
🟒 +260 liter+9.2 cu ft (+74.1%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

1125 liter39.7 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -517 liter-18.3 cu ft (-31.5%)
1642 liter58.0 cu ft
🟒 +517 liter+18.3 cu ft (+46.0%)

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1097-1286 kg2418-2835 lbs
πŸ”΄ -449 kg-990 lbs (-29.0%) - πŸ”΄ -8 kg-18 lbs (-0.6%)
1294-1546 kg2853-3408 lbs
🟒 +8 kg+18 lbs (+0.6%) - 🟒 +449 kg+990 lbs (+40.9%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1540-1800 kg3395-3968 lbs
πŸ”΄ -570 kg-1257 lbs (-27.0%) - πŸ”΄ -100 kg-220 lbs (-5.3%)
1900-2110 kg4189-4652 lbs
🟒 +100 kg+220 lbs (+5.6%) - 🟒 +570 kg+1257 lbs (+37.0%)

Roof Load:

75 kg165 lbs
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Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

15-inch rims:
  • 5.5J x 15
16-inch rims:
  • 6.5J x 16
17-inch rims:
  • 7.5J x 17
  • 7J x 17
15-inch rims:
  • 6J x 15
16-inch rims:
  • 6.5J x 16
  • 7J x 16
17-inch rims:
  • 6.5J x 17
  • 7.5J x 17
18-inch rims:
  • 7.5J x 18
  • 18
19-inch rims:
  • 19

Tire Size:

  • 185/65 R15 (W:185 | H:65 | D:15)
  • 195/55 R16 (W:195 | H:55 | D:16)
  • 215/45 R17 (W:215 | H:45 | D:17)
  • 195/65 R15 (W:195 | H:65 | D:15)
  • 205/50 R17 (W:205 | H:50 | D:17)
  • 205/55 R16 (W:205 | H:55 | D:16)
  • 225/40 R18 (W:225 | H:40 | D:18)
  • 225/45 R17 (W:225 | H:45 | D:17)
  • 235/35 R19 (W:235 | H:35 | D:19)

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