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2021 Volkswagen Polo VI vs. 2017 Volkswagen Golf VII

Here’s how 2021 Volkswagen Polo VI and 2017 Volkswagen Golf VII compare in size: 2017 Volkswagen Golf VII is longer than 2021 Volkswagen Polo VI, providing extra length. 2017 Volkswagen Golf VII is wider than 2021 Volkswagen Polo VI, giving it a broader stance. 2017 Volkswagen Golf VII is taller than 2021 Volkswagen Polo VI, adding extra vertical space.

Length
4074 mm160.4 in
4276 mm168.3 in
Width
1751 mm68.9 in
1799 mm70.8 in
Height
1451 mm57.1 in
1492 mm58.7 in

2021 Volkswagen Polo VI Preview
4074 mm160.4 in πŸ”΄ -202 mm-8.0 in (-4.7%)
2017 Volkswagen Golf VII Side View Left
4276 mm168.3 in 🟒 +202 mm+8.0 in (+5.0%)
2021 Volkswagen Polo VI Preview
1751 mm68.9 in πŸ”΄ -48 mm-1.9 in (-2.7%)
2017 Volkswagen Golf VII Front View
1799 mm70.8 in 🟒 +48 mm+1.9 in (+2.7%)
2021 Volkswagen Polo VI Preview
1451 mm57.1 in πŸ”΄ -41 mm-1.6 in (-2.7%)
2017 Volkswagen Golf VII Rear View
1492 mm58.7 in 🟒 +41 mm+1.6 in (+2.8%)
2021 Volkswagen Polo VI
2017 Volkswagen Golf VII

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

General Info

Body Style:

Hatchback
Hatchback

Model Year:

2021
2017

Production:

2021-present Current Model
2017-2021 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

4074 mm160.4 in
πŸ”΄ -202 mm-8.0 in (-4.7%) - πŸ”΄ -184 mm-7.2 in (-4.3%)
4258-4276 mm167.6-168.3 in
🟒 +184 mm+7.2 in (+4.5%) - 🟒 +202 mm+8.0 in (+5.0%)

Width:

1751 mm68.9 in
πŸ”΄ -48 mm-1.9 in (-2.7%) - πŸ”΄ -39 mm-1.5 in (-2.2%)
1790-1799 mm70.5-70.8 in
🟒 +39 mm+1.5 in (+2.2%) - 🟒 +48 mm+1.9 in (+2.7%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

1964 mm77.3 in
πŸ”΄ -63 mm-2.5 in (-3.1%)
2027 mm79.8 in
🟒 +63 mm+2.5 in (+3.2%)

Height:

1431-1451 mm56.3-57.1 in
πŸ”΄ -61 mm-2.4 in (-4.1%) - 🟒 +15 mm+0.6 in (+1.0%)
1436-1492 mm56.5-58.7 in
πŸ”΄ -15 mm-0.6 in (-1.0%) - 🟒 +61 mm+2.4 in (+4.3%)

Ground Clearance:

147 mm5.8 in
🟒 +4 mm+0.2 in (+2.8%) - 🟒 +25 mm+1.0 in (+20.5%)
122-143 mm4.8-5.6 in
πŸ”΄ -25 mm-1.0 in (-17.0%) - πŸ”΄ -4 mm-0.2 in (-2.7%)

Trunk Capacity:

351 liter12.4 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -142 liter-5.0 cu ft (-28.8%) - 🟒 +79 liter+2.8 cu ft (+29.0%)
272-493 liter9.6-17.4 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -79 liter-2.8 cu ft (-22.5%) - 🟒 +142 liter+5.0 cu ft (+40.5%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

1125 liter39.7 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -396 liter-14.0 cu ft (-26.0%) - πŸ”΄ -37 liter-1.3 cu ft (-3.2%)
1162-1521 liter41.0-53.7 cu ft
🟒 +37 liter+1.3 cu ft (+3.3%) - 🟒 +396 liter+14.0 cu ft (+35.2%)

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1097-1286 kg2418-2835 lbs
πŸ”΄ -443 kg-977 lbs (-28.8%) - 🟒 +155 kg+342 lbs (+13.7%)
1131-1540 kg2493-3395 lbs
πŸ”΄ -155 kg-342 lbs (-12.1%) - 🟒 +443 kg+977 lbs (+40.4%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1540-1800 kg3395-3968 lbs
πŸ”΄ -500 kg-1102 lbs (-24.5%) - 🟒 +80 kg+176 lbs (+4.7%)
1720-2040 kg3792-4497 lbs
πŸ”΄ -80 kg-176 lbs (-4.4%) - 🟒 +500 kg+1102 lbs (+32.5%)

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
  • 6.5 J x 16
  • 6J x 16
17-inch rims:
  • 7J x 17
  • 7.5J x 17
  • 7 J x 17
  • 6 J x 17
  • 6J x 17
18-inch rims:
  • 7.5J x 18
19-inch rims:
  • 7.5J x 19
  • 8J x 19
  • 19
15-inch rims:
  • 6 J x 15
  • 6J x 15

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)
  • (W:0 | H:0 | D:0)
  • 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)
  • 225/35 R19 (W:225 | H:35 | D:19)
  • 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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