2021 Volkswagen Polo VI vs. 1988 Volkswagen Golf II
Dimensions Comparison

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2021 Volkswagen Polo VI (facelift 2021)Change Car
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1988 Volkswagen Golf II (5-door, facelift 1987)Change Car
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Here’s how the 2021 Volkswagen Polo VI and the 1988 Volkswagen Golf II compare in size:

In terms of length, the 2021 Volkswagen Polo VI measures 4074 mm (160.39 in), making it 34 mm (1.34 in) (0.8 %) longer than the 1988 Volkswagen Golf II at 4040 mm (159.06 in). Looking at width, the 2021 Volkswagen Polo VI spans 1751 mm (68.94 in), which is 51 mm (2.01 in) (2.9 %) broader than the 1988 Volkswagen Golf II at 1700 mm (66.93 in). As for height, the 2021 Volkswagen Polo VI stands at 1451 mm (57.13 in), giving it an extra 36 mm (1.42 in) (2.5 %) compared to the 1988 Volkswagen Golf II at 1415 mm (55.71 in).

Overall, the 2021 Volkswagen Polo VI is longer, wider and taller than the 1988 Volkswagen Golf II.

Length
4074 mm160.4 in
4040 mm159.1 in
Width
1751 mm68.9 in
1700 mm66.9 in
Height
1451 mm57.1 in
1415 mm55.7 in

2021 Volkswagen Polo VI Preview
4074 mm160.4 in 🟒 +34 mm+1.3 in (+0.8%)
1988 Volkswagen Golf II Side View Left
4040 mm159.1 in πŸ”΄ -34 mm-1.3 in (-0.8%)
2021 Volkswagen Polo VI Preview
1751 mm68.9 in 🟒 +51 mm+2.0 in (+3.0%)
1988 Volkswagen Golf II Front View
1700 mm66.9 in πŸ”΄ -51 mm-2.0 in (-2.9%)
2021 Volkswagen Polo VI Preview
1451 mm57.1 in 🟒 +36 mm+1.4 in (+2.5%)
1988 Volkswagen Golf II Front View
1415 mm55.7 in πŸ”΄ -36 mm-1.4 in (-2.5%)
2021 Volkswagen Polo VI
1988 Volkswagen Golf II

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

General Info

Body Style:

Hatchback
Hatchback

Model Year:

2021
1988

Production:

2021-present Current Model
1987-1991 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

4074 mm160.4 in
🟒 +34 mm+1.3 in (+0.8%) - 🟒 +89 mm+3.5 in (+2.2%)
3985-4040 mm156.9-159.1 in
πŸ”΄ -89 mm-3.5 in (-2.2%) - πŸ”΄ -34 mm-1.3 in (-0.8%)

Width:

1751 mm68.9 in
🟒 +51 mm+2.0 in (+3.0%) - 🟒 +86 mm+3.4 in (+5.2%)
1665-1700 mm65.6-66.9 in
πŸ”΄ -86 mm-3.4 in (-4.9%) - πŸ”΄ -51 mm-2.0 in (-2.9%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

1964 mm77.3 in
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Height:

1431-1451 mm56.3-57.1 in
🟒 +16 mm+0.6 in (+1.1%) - 🟒 +46 mm+1.8 in (+3.3%)
1405-1415 mm55.3-55.7 in
πŸ”΄ -46 mm-1.8 in (-3.2%) - πŸ”΄ -16 mm-0.6 in (-1.1%)

Ground Clearance:

147 mm5.8 in
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Trunk Capacity:

351 liter12.4 cu ft
🟒 +6 liter+0.2 cu ft (+1.7%) - 🟒 +121 liter+4.3 cu ft (+52.6%)
230-345 liter8.1-12.2 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -121 liter-4.3 cu ft (-34.5%) - πŸ”΄ -6 liter-0.2 cu ft (-1.7%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

1125 liter39.7 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -20 liter-0.7 cu ft (-1.7%) - 🟒 +95 liter+3.4 cu ft (+9.2%)
1030-1145 liter36.4-40.4 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -95 liter-3.4 cu ft (-8.4%) - 🟒 +20 liter+0.7 cu ft (+1.8%)

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1097-1286 kg2418-2835 lbs
πŸ”΄ -8 kg-18 lbs (-0.7%) - 🟒 +376 kg+829 lbs (+41.3%)
910-1105 kg2006-2436 lbs
πŸ”΄ -376 kg-829 lbs (-29.2%) - 🟒 +8 kg+18 lbs (+0.7%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1540-1800 kg3395-3968 lbs
πŸ”΄ -30 kg-66 lbs (-1.9%) - 🟒 +430 kg+948 lbs (+31.4%)
1370-1570 kg3020-3461 lbs
πŸ”΄ -430 kg-948 lbs (-23.9%) - 🟒 +30 kg+66 lbs (+1.9%)

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
13-inch rims:
  • 5J x 13
  • 5.5J x 13
14-inch rims:
  • 6J x 14
15-inch rims:
  • 6.5J 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)
  • 155/65 R13 (W:155 | H:65 | D:13)
  • 175/70 R13 (W:175 | H:70 | D:13)
  • 185/60 R14 (W:185 | H:60 | D:14)
  • 195/50 R15 (W:195 | H:50 | D:15)

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