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2021 Volkswagen Polo VI vs. 2024 Volkswagen Golf VIII

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

Length
4074 mm160.4 in
4296 mm169.1 in
Width
1751 mm68.9 in
1789 mm70.4 in
Height
1451 mm57.1 in
1483 mm58.4 in

2021 Volkswagen Polo VI Preview
4074 mm160.4 in πŸ”΄ -222 mm-8.7 in (-5.2%)
2024 Volkswagen Golf VIII Preview
4296 mm169.1 in 🟒 +222 mm+8.7 in (+5.4%)
2021 Volkswagen Polo VI Preview
1751 mm68.9 in πŸ”΄ -38 mm-1.5 in (-2.1%)
2024 Volkswagen Golf VIII Front View
1789 mm70.4 in 🟒 +38 mm+1.5 in (+2.2%)
2021 Volkswagen Polo VI Preview
1451 mm57.1 in πŸ”΄ -32 mm-1.3 in (-2.2%)
2024 Volkswagen Golf VIII Front View
1483 mm58.4 in 🟒 +32 mm+1.3 in (+2.2%)
2021 Volkswagen Polo VI
2024 Volkswagen Golf VIII

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

General Info

Body Style:

Hatchback
Hatchback

Model Year:

2021
2024

Production:

2021-present Current Model
2025-present Current Model

Dimensions

Length:

4074 mm160.4 in
πŸ”΄ -222 mm-8.7 in (-5.2%) - πŸ”΄ -208 mm-8.2 in (-4.9%)
4282-4296 mm168.6-169.1 in
🟒 +208 mm+8.2 in (+5.1%) - 🟒 +222 mm+8.7 in (+5.4%)

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”΄ -52 mm-2.0 in (-3.5%) - πŸ”΄ -3 mm-0.1 in (-0.2%)
1454-1483 mm57.2-58.4 in
🟒 +3 mm+0.1 in (+0.2%) - 🟒 +52 mm+2.0 in (+3.6%)

Ground Clearance:

147 mm5.8 in
-

Trunk Capacity:

351 liter12.4 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -30 liter-1.1 cu ft (-7.9%) - 🟒 +78 liter+2.8 cu ft (+28.6%)
273-381 liter9.6-13.5 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -78 liter-2.8 cu ft (-22.2%) - 🟒 +30 liter+1.1 cu ft (+8.5%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

1125 liter39.7 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -112 liter-4.0 cu ft (-9.1%) - πŸ”΄ -4 liter-0.1 cu ft (-0.4%)
1129-1237 liter39.9-43.7 cu ft
🟒 +4 liter+0.1 cu ft (+0.4%) - 🟒 +112 liter+4.0 cu ft (+10.0%)

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1097-1286 kg2418-2835 lbs
πŸ”΄ -498 kg-1098 lbs (-31.2%) - 🟒 +57 kg+126 lbs (+4.6%)
1229-1595 kg2709-3516 lbs
πŸ”΄ -57 kg-126 lbs (-4.4%) - 🟒 +498 kg+1098 lbs (+45.4%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1540-1800 kg3395-3968 lbs
πŸ”΄ -560 kg-1235 lbs (-26.7%)
1800-2100 kg3968-4630 lbs
🟒 +560 kg+1235 lbs (+36.4%)

Roof Load:

75 kg165 lbs
75 kg165 lbs

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
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
15-inch rims:
  • 6J x 15
19-inch rims:
  • 8J x 19
  • 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)
  • 225/45 R18 (W:225 | H:45 | D:18)
  • 235/35 R19 (W:235 | H:35 | D:19)

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