2010 Volkswagen Polo V vs. 1998 Volkswagen Golf IV
Dimensions Comparison

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2010 Volkswagen Polo V (5-door)Change Car
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1998 Volkswagen Golf IVChange Car
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Here’s how the 2010 Volkswagen Polo V and the 1998 Volkswagen Golf IV compare in size:

In terms of length, the 1998 Volkswagen Golf IV comes in at 4150 mm (163.39 in), giving it a 174 mm (6.85 in) (4.2 %) advantage over the 2010 Volkswagen Polo V at 3976 mm (156.54 in). Looking at width, the 1998 Volkswagen Golf IV stretches to 1735 mm (68.31 in), making it 53 mm (2.09 in) (3.1 %) wider than the 2010 Volkswagen Polo V at 1682 mm (66.22 in). As for height, the 2010 Volkswagen Polo V stands at 1465 mm (57.68 in), giving it an extra 21 mm (0.83 in) (1.4 %) compared to the 1998 Volkswagen Golf IV at 1444 mm (56.85 in).

Overall, the 2010 Volkswagen Polo V is taller than the 1998 Volkswagen Golf IV, while the 1998 Volkswagen Golf IV is longer and wider than the 2010 Volkswagen Polo V.

Length
3976 mm156.5 in
4150 mm163.4 in
Width
1682 mm66.2 in
1735 mm68.3 in
Height
1465 mm57.7 in
1444 mm56.9 in

2010 Volkswagen Polo V Preview
3976 mm156.5 in πŸ”΄ -174 mm-6.9 in (-4.2%)
1998 Volkswagen Golf IV Preview
4150 mm163.4 in 🟒 +174 mm+6.9 in (+4.4%)
2010 Volkswagen Polo V Preview
1682 mm66.2 in πŸ”΄ -53 mm-2.1 in (-3.1%)
1998 Volkswagen Golf IV Preview
1735 mm68.3 in 🟒 +53 mm+2.1 in (+3.2%)
2010 Volkswagen Polo V Preview
1465 mm57.7 in 🟒 +21 mm+0.8 in (+1.5%)
1998 Volkswagen Golf IV Preview
1444 mm56.9 in πŸ”΄ -21 mm-0.8 in (-1.4%)
2010 Volkswagen Polo V
1998 Volkswagen Golf IV

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

General Info

Body Style:

Hatchback
Hatchback

Model Year:

2010
1998

Production:

2009-2014 Discontinued Model
1997-2006 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

3970-3976 mm156.3-156.5 in
πŸ”΄ -180 mm-7.1 in (-4.3%) - πŸ”΄ -173 mm-6.8 in (-4.2%)
4150 mm163.4 in
🟒 +173 mm+6.8 in (+4.4%) - 🟒 +180 mm+7.1 in (+4.5%)

Width:

1682 mm66.2 in
πŸ”΄ -53 mm-2.1 in (-3.1%)
1735 mm68.3 in
🟒 +53 mm+2.1 in (+3.2%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

1901 mm74.8 in
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Height:

1452-1465 mm57.2-57.7 in
🟒 +8 mm+0.3 in (+0.6%) - 🟒 +51 mm+2.0 in (+3.6%)
1414-1444 mm55.7-56.9 in
πŸ”΄ -51 mm-2.0 in (-3.5%) - πŸ”΄ -8 mm-0.3 in (-0.6%)

Ground Clearance:

133-156 mm5.2-6.1 in
-

Trunk Capacity:

204-280 liter7.2-9.9 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -126 liter-4.4 cu ft (-38.2%) - 🟒 +105 liter+3.7 cu ft (+60.0%)
175-330 liter6.2-11.7 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -105 liter-3.7 cu ft (-37.5%) - 🟒 +126 liter+4.4 cu ft (+61.8%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

882-952 liter31.1-33.6 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -303 liter-10.7 cu ft (-25.6%) - πŸ”΄ -147 liter-5.2 cu ft (-13.4%)
1099-1185 liter38.8-41.8 cu ft
🟒 +147 liter+5.2 cu ft (+15.4%) - 🟒 +303 liter+10.7 cu ft (+34.4%)

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1017-1219 kg2242-2687 lbs
πŸ”΄ -458 kg-1010 lbs (-31.1%) - 🟒 +134 kg+295 lbs (+12.4%)
1085-1475 kg2392-3252 lbs
πŸ”΄ -134 kg-295 lbs (-11.0%) - 🟒 +458 kg+1010 lbs (+45.0%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1550-1680 kg3417-3704 lbs
πŸ”΄ -450 kg-992 lbs (-22.5%) - 🟒 +40 kg+88 lbs (+2.4%)
1640-2000 kg3616-4409 lbs
πŸ”΄ -40 kg-88 lbs (-2.4%) - 🟒 +450 kg+992 lbs (+29.0%)

Roof Load:

75 kg165 lbs
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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
14-inch rims:
  • 6J x 14
  • 14
15-inch rims:
  • 15
  • 6J x 15
16-inch rims:
  • 7J x 16
  • 6J x 16
  • 16
  • 6.5J x 16
18-inch rims:
  • 18

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)
  • 175/80 R14 (W:175 | H:80 | D:14)
  • 195/65 R15 (W:195 | H:65 | D:15)
  • 195/65 R15 V (W:195 | H:65 | D:15)
  • 195/65 VR 15 (W:195 | H:65 | D:15)
  • 205/55R16 (W:205 | H:55 | D:16)
  • 205/55 R16 (W:205 | H:55 | D:16)
  • 205/55 R16 W (W:205 | H:55 | D:16)
  • 225/40 R18 (W:225 | H:40 | D:18)

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