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2021 Volkswagen Polo VI vs. 1984 Volkswagen Golf II

Here’s how 2021 Volkswagen Polo VI and 1984 Volkswagen Golf II compare in size: 2021 Volkswagen Polo VI is longer than 1984 Volkswagen Golf II, offering more overall body length. 2021 Volkswagen Polo VI is wider than 1984 Volkswagen Golf II, which may translate to more cabin space or road presence. 2021 Volkswagen Polo VI is taller than 1984 Volkswagen Golf II, which could improve headroom or visibility.

Length
4074 mm160.4 in
3985 mm156.9 in
Width
1751 mm68.9 in
1680 mm66.1 in
Height
1451 mm57.1 in
1415 mm55.7 in

2021 Volkswagen Polo VI Preview
4074 mm160.4 in 🟒 +89 mm+3.5 in (+2.2%)
1984 Volkswagen Golf II Preview
3985 mm156.9 in πŸ”΄ -89 mm-3.5 in (-2.2%)
2021 Volkswagen Polo VI Preview
1751 mm68.9 in 🟒 +71 mm+2.8 in (+4.2%)
1984 Volkswagen Golf II Preview
1680 mm66.1 in πŸ”΄ -71 mm-2.8 in (-4.1%)
2021 Volkswagen Polo VI Preview
1451 mm57.1 in 🟒 +36 mm+1.4 in (+2.5%)
1984 Volkswagen Golf II Preview
1415 mm55.7 in πŸ”΄ -36 mm-1.4 in (-2.5%)
2021 Volkswagen Polo VI
1984 Volkswagen Golf II

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

General Info

Body Style:

Hatchback
Hatchback

Model Year:

2021
1984

Production:

2021-present Current Model
1983-1987 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

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

Width:

1751 mm68.9 in
🟒 +71 mm+2.8 in (+4.2%) - 🟒 +86 mm+3.4 in (+5.2%)
1665-1680 mm65.6-66.1 in
πŸ”΄ -86 mm-3.4 in (-4.9%) - πŸ”΄ -71 mm-2.8 in (-4.1%)

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
🟒 +27 mm+1.1 in (+22.5%)
120 mm4.7 in
πŸ”΄ -27 mm-1.1 in (-18.4%)

Trunk Capacity:

351 liter12.4 cu ft
🟒 +6 liter+0.2 cu ft (+1.7%)
345 liter12.2 cu ft
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%)
1145 liter40.4 cu ft
🟒 +20 liter+0.7 cu ft (+1.8%)

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1097-1286 kg2418-2835 lbs
🟒 +157 kg+346 lbs (+16.7%) - 🟒 +421 kg+928 lbs (+48.7%)
865-940 kg1907-2072 lbs
πŸ”΄ -421 kg-928 lbs (-32.7%) - πŸ”΄ -157 kg-346 lbs (-14.3%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1540-1800 kg3395-3968 lbs
🟒 +110 kg+243 lbs (+7.7%) - 🟒 +440 kg+970 lbs (+32.4%)
1360-1430 kg2998-3153 lbs
πŸ”΄ -440 kg-970 lbs (-24.4%) - πŸ”΄ -110 kg-243 lbs (-7.1%)

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

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)

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