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2005 Volkswagen Polo IV vs. 2017 Volkswagen Golf VII

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      Here’s how the 2005 Volkswagen Polo IV and the 2017 Volkswagen Golf VII compare in size:

      In terms of length, the 2017 Volkswagen Golf VII comes in at 4276 mm (168.35 in), giving it a 360 mm (14.17 in) (8.4 %) advantage over the 2005 Volkswagen Polo IV at 3916 mm (154.17 in). Looking at width, the 2017 Volkswagen Golf VII stretches to 1799 mm (70.83 in), making it 149 mm (5.87 in) (8.3 %) wider than the 2005 Volkswagen Polo IV at 1650 mm (64.96 in). As for height, the 2017 Volkswagen Golf VII reaches 1492 mm (58.74 in), which is 25 mm (0.98 in) (1.7 %) taller than the 2005 Volkswagen Polo IV at 1467 mm (57.76 in).

      Overall, the 2017 Volkswagen Golf VII is longer, wider and taller than the 2005 Volkswagen Polo IV.

      Length
      3916 mm154.2 in
      4276 mm168.3 in
      Width
      1650 mm65.0 in
      1799 mm70.8 in
      Height
      1467 mm57.8 in
      1492 mm58.7 in

      2005 Volkswagen Polo IV Preview
      3916 mm154.2 in πŸ”΄ -360 mm-14.2 in (-8.4%)
      2017 Volkswagen Golf VII Side View Left
      4276 mm168.3 in 🟒 +360 mm+14.2 in (+9.2%)
      2005 Volkswagen Polo IV Preview
      1650 mm65.0 in πŸ”΄ -149 mm-5.9 in (-8.3%)
      2017 Volkswagen Golf VII Front View
      1799 mm70.8 in 🟒 +149 mm+5.9 in (+9.0%)
      2005 Volkswagen Polo IV Preview
      1467 mm57.8 in πŸ”΄ -25 mm-1.0 in (-1.7%)
      2017 Volkswagen Golf VII Rear View
      1492 mm58.7 in 🟒 +25 mm+1.0 in (+1.7%)
      2005 Volkswagen Polo IV
      2017 Volkswagen Golf VII

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

      General Info

      Body Style:

      Hatchback
      Hatchback

      Model Year:

      2005
      2017

      Production:

      2005-2009 Discontinued Model
      2017-2021 Discontinued Model

      Dimensions

      Length:

      3897-3916 mm153.4-154.2 in
      πŸ”΄ -379 mm-14.9 in (-8.9%) - πŸ”΄ -342 mm-13.5 in (-8.0%)
      4258-4276 mm167.6-168.3 in
      🟒 +342 mm+13.5 in (+8.7%) - 🟒 +379 mm+14.9 in (+9.7%)

      Width:

      1650 mm65.0 in
      πŸ”΄ -149 mm-5.9 in (-8.3%) - πŸ”΄ -140 mm-5.5 in (-7.8%)
      1790-1799 mm70.5-70.8 in
      🟒 +140 mm+5.5 in (+8.5%) - 🟒 +149 mm+5.9 in (+9.0%)

      Width (Folded Mirrors):

      -
      -

      Width (Opened Mirrors):

      1931 mm76.0 in
      πŸ”΄ -96 mm-3.8 in (-4.7%)
      2027 mm79.8 in
      🟒 +96 mm+3.8 in (+5.0%)

      Height:

      1467 mm57.8 in
      πŸ”΄ -27 mm-1.1 in (-1.8%) - 🟒 +31 mm+1.2 in (+2.2%)
      1436-1492 mm56.5-58.7 in
      πŸ”΄ -31 mm-1.2 in (-2.1%) - 🟒 +27 mm+1.1 in (+1.8%)

      Ground Clearance:

      -
      122-143 mm4.8-5.6 in

      Trunk Capacity:

      270 liter9.5 cu ft
      πŸ”΄ -223 liter-7.9 cu ft (-45.2%) - πŸ”΄ -2 liter-0.1 cu ft (-0.7%)
      272-493 liter9.6-17.4 cu ft
      🟒 +2 liter+0.1 cu ft (+0.7%) - 🟒 +223 liter+7.9 cu ft (+82.6%)

      Trunk Capacity (Max):

      1030 liter36.4 cu ft
      πŸ”΄ -491 liter-17.3 cu ft (-32.3%) - πŸ”΄ -132 liter-4.7 cu ft (-11.4%)
      1162-1521 liter41.0-53.7 cu ft
      🟒 +132 liter+4.7 cu ft (+12.8%) - 🟒 +491 liter+17.3 cu ft (+47.7%)

      Weight Specifications

      Curb Weight:

      1016-1150 kg2240-2535 lbs
      πŸ”΄ -524 kg-1155 lbs (-34.0%) - 🟒 +19 kg+42 lbs (+1.7%)
      1131-1540 kg2493-3395 lbs
      πŸ”΄ -19 kg-42 lbs (-1.7%) - 🟒 +524 kg+1155 lbs (+51.6%)

      Maximal permitted Weight:

      1570-1750 kg3461-3858 lbs
      πŸ”΄ -470 kg-1036 lbs (-23.0%) - 🟒 +30 kg+66 lbs (+1.7%)
      1720-2040 kg3792-4497 lbs
      πŸ”΄ -30 kg-66 lbs (-1.7%) - 🟒 +470 kg+1036 lbs (+29.9%)

      Roof Load:

      75 kg165 lbs
      75 kg165 lbs

      Tire Specifications

      Rims Size:

      14-inch rims:
      • 5J x 14
      • 14
      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:

      • 165/70 R14 (W:165 | H:70 | D:14)
      • (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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