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2010 Volkswagen Polo V vs. 2017 Volkswagen Golf VII

Here’s how 2010 Volkswagen Polo V and 2017 Volkswagen Golf VII compare in size: 2017 Volkswagen Golf VII is longer than 2010 Volkswagen Polo V, providing extra length. 2017 Volkswagen Golf VII is wider than 2010 Volkswagen Polo V, giving it a broader stance. 2017 Volkswagen Golf VII is taller than 2010 Volkswagen Polo V, adding extra vertical space.

Length
3976 mm156.5 in
4276 mm168.3 in
Width
1682 mm66.2 in
1799 mm70.8 in
Height
1465 mm57.7 in
1492 mm58.7 in

2010 Volkswagen Polo V Preview
3976 mm156.5 in πŸ”΄ -300 mm-11.8 in (-7.0%)
2017 Volkswagen Golf VII Side View Left
4276 mm168.3 in 🟒 +300 mm+11.8 in (+7.5%)
2010 Volkswagen Polo V Preview
1682 mm66.2 in πŸ”΄ -117 mm-4.6 in (-6.5%)
2017 Volkswagen Golf VII Front View
1799 mm70.8 in 🟒 +117 mm+4.6 in (+7.0%)
2010 Volkswagen Polo V Preview
1465 mm57.7 in πŸ”΄ -27 mm-1.1 in (-1.8%)
2017 Volkswagen Golf VII Rear View
1492 mm58.7 in 🟒 +27 mm+1.1 in (+1.8%)
2010 Volkswagen Polo V
2017 Volkswagen Golf VII

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

General Info

Body Style:

Hatchback
Hatchback

Model Year:

2010
2017

Production:

2009-2014 Discontinued Model
2017-2021 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

3970-3976 mm156.3-156.5 in
πŸ”΄ -306 mm-12.0 in (-7.2%) - πŸ”΄ -282 mm-11.1 in (-6.6%)
4258-4276 mm167.6-168.3 in
🟒 +282 mm+11.1 in (+7.1%) - 🟒 +306 mm+12.0 in (+7.7%)

Width:

1682 mm66.2 in
πŸ”΄ -117 mm-4.6 in (-6.5%) - πŸ”΄ -108 mm-4.3 in (-6.0%)
1790-1799 mm70.5-70.8 in
🟒 +108 mm+4.3 in (+6.4%) - 🟒 +117 mm+4.6 in (+7.0%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

1901 mm74.8 in
πŸ”΄ -126 mm-5.0 in (-6.2%)
2027 mm79.8 in
🟒 +126 mm+5.0 in (+6.6%)

Height:

1452-1465 mm57.2-57.7 in
πŸ”΄ -40 mm-1.6 in (-2.7%) - 🟒 +29 mm+1.1 in (+2.0%)
1436-1492 mm56.5-58.7 in
πŸ”΄ -29 mm-1.1 in (-2.0%) - 🟒 +40 mm+1.6 in (+2.8%)

Ground Clearance:

133-156 mm5.2-6.1 in
πŸ”΄ -10 mm-0.4 in (-7.0%) - 🟒 +34 mm+1.3 in (+27.9%)
122-143 mm4.8-5.6 in
πŸ”΄ -34 mm-1.3 in (-21.8%) - 🟒 +10 mm+0.4 in (+7.5%)

Trunk Capacity:

204-280 liter7.2-9.9 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -289 liter-10.2 cu ft (-58.6%) - 🟒 +8 liter+0.3 cu ft (+2.9%)
272-493 liter9.6-17.4 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -8 liter-0.3 cu ft (-2.9%) - 🟒 +289 liter+10.2 cu ft (+141.7%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

882-952 liter31.1-33.6 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -639 liter-22.6 cu ft (-42.0%) - πŸ”΄ -210 liter-7.4 cu ft (-18.1%)
1162-1521 liter41.0-53.7 cu ft
🟒 +210 liter+7.4 cu ft (+22.1%) - 🟒 +639 liter+22.6 cu ft (+72.4%)

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1017-1219 kg2242-2687 lbs
πŸ”΄ -523 kg-1153 lbs (-34.0%) - 🟒 +88 kg+194 lbs (+7.8%)
1131-1540 kg2493-3395 lbs
πŸ”΄ -88 kg-194 lbs (-7.2%) - 🟒 +523 kg+1153 lbs (+51.4%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1550-1680 kg3417-3704 lbs
πŸ”΄ -490 kg-1080 lbs (-24.0%) - πŸ”΄ -40 kg-88 lbs (-2.3%)
1720-2040 kg3792-4497 lbs
🟒 +40 kg+88 lbs (+2.4%) - 🟒 +490 kg+1080 lbs (+31.6%)

Roof Load:

75 kg165 lbs
75 kg165 lbs

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

14-inch rims:
  • 5J x 14
15-inch rims:
  • 6J x 15
  • 5.5J x 15
16-inch rims:
  • 7J x 16
17-inch rims:
  • 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:

  • 175/70 R14 (W:175 | H:70 | D:14)
  • 185/60 R15 (W:185 | H:60 | D:15)
  • 195/55 R15 (W:195 | H:55 | D:15)
  • 215/40 R17 (W:215 | H:40 | D:17)
  • 215/45 R16 (W:215 | H:45 | D:16)
  • (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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