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2024 Volkswagen Golf VIII vs. 2018 Volkswagen Polo VI

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      Here’s how the 2024 Volkswagen Golf VIII and the 2018 Volkswagen Polo VI compare in size:

      In terms of length, the 2024 Volkswagen Golf VIII measures 4296 mm (169.13 in), making it 229 mm (9.02 in) (5.3 %) longer than the 2018 Volkswagen Polo VI at 4067 mm (160.12 in). Looking at width, the 2018 Volkswagen Polo VI stretches to 1942 mm (76.46 in), making it 153 mm (6.02 in) (7.9 %) wider than the 2024 Volkswagen Golf VIII at 1789 mm (70.43 in). As for height, the 2024 Volkswagen Golf VIII stands at 1483 mm (58.39 in), giving it an extra 22 mm (0.87 in) (1.5 %) compared to the 2018 Volkswagen Polo VI at 1461 mm (57.52 in).

      Overall, the 2024 Volkswagen Golf VIII is longer and taller than the 2018 Volkswagen Polo VI, while the 2018 Volkswagen Polo VI is wider than the 2024 Volkswagen Golf VIII.

      Length
      4296 mm169.1 in
      4067 mm160.1 in
      Width
      1789 mm70.4 in
      1942 mm76.5 in
      Height
      1483 mm58.4 in
      1461 mm57.5 in

      2024 Volkswagen Golf VIII Preview
      4296 mm169.1 in 🟒 +229 mm+9.0 in (+5.6%)
      2018 Volkswagen Polo VI Preview
      4067 mm160.1 in πŸ”΄ -229 mm-9.0 in (-5.3%)
      2024 Volkswagen Golf VIII Front View
      1789 mm70.4 in πŸ”΄ -153 mm-6.0 in (-7.9%)
      2018 Volkswagen Polo VI Front View
      1942 mm76.5 in 🟒 +153 mm+6.0 in (+8.6%)
      2024 Volkswagen Golf VIII Front View
      1483 mm58.4 in 🟒 +22 mm+0.9 in (+1.5%)
      2018 Volkswagen Polo VI Front View
      1461 mm57.5 in πŸ”΄ -22 mm-0.9 in (-1.5%)
      2024 Volkswagen Golf VIII
      2018 Volkswagen Polo VI

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

      General Info

      Body Style:

      Hatchback
      Hatchback

      Model Year:

      2024
      2018

      Production:

      2025-present Current Model
      2017-present Current Model

      Dimensions

      Length:

      4282-4296 mm168.6-169.1 in
      🟒 +215 mm+8.5 in (+5.3%) - 🟒 +243 mm+9.6 in (+6.0%)
      4053-4067 mm159.6-160.1 in
      πŸ”΄ -243 mm-9.6 in (-5.7%) - πŸ”΄ -215 mm-8.5 in (-5.0%)

      Width:

      1789 mm70.4 in
      πŸ”΄ -153 mm-6.0 in (-7.9%) - 🟒 +38 mm+1.5 in (+2.2%)
      1751-1942 mm68.9-76.5 in
      πŸ”΄ -38 mm-1.5 in (-2.1%) - 🟒 +153 mm+6.0 in (+8.6%)

      Width (Folded Mirrors):

      -
      -

      Width (Opened Mirrors):

      2073 mm81.6 in
      🟒 +109 mm+4.3 in (+5.5%) - 🟒 +127 mm+5.0 in (+6.5%)
      1946-1964 mm76.6-77.3 in
      πŸ”΄ -127 mm-5.0 in (-6.1%) - πŸ”΄ -109 mm-4.3 in (-5.3%)

      Height:

      1454-1483 mm57.2-58.4 in
      πŸ”΄ -7 mm-0.3 in (-0.5%) - 🟒 +111 mm+4.4 in (+8.1%)
      1372-1461 mm54.0-57.5 in
      πŸ”΄ -111 mm-4.4 in (-7.5%) - 🟒 +7 mm+0.3 in (+0.5%)

      Ground Clearance:

      -
      143-148 mm5.6-5.8 in

      Trunk Capacity:

      273-381 liter9.6-13.5 cu ft
      πŸ”΄ -82 liter-2.9 cu ft (-23.1%) - 🟒 +130 liter+4.6 cu ft (+51.8%)
      251-355 liter8.9-12.5 cu ft
      πŸ”΄ -130 liter-4.6 cu ft (-34.1%) - 🟒 +82 liter+2.9 cu ft (+30.0%)

      Trunk Capacity (Max):

      1129-1237 liter39.9-43.7 cu ft
      🟒 +4 liter+0.1 cu ft (+0.4%) - 🟒 +212 liter+7.5 cu ft (+20.7%)
      1025-1125 liter36.2-39.7 cu ft
      πŸ”΄ -212 liter-7.5 cu ft (-17.1%) - πŸ”΄ -4 liter-0.1 cu ft (-0.4%)

      Weight Specifications

      Curb Weight:

      1229-1595 kg2709-3516 lbs
      πŸ”΄ -74 kg-163 lbs (-5.7%) - 🟒 +565 kg+1246 lbs (+54.9%)
      1030-1303 kg2271-2873 lbs
      πŸ”΄ -565 kg-1246 lbs (-35.4%) - 🟒 +74 kg+163 lbs (+6.0%)

      Maximal permitted Weight:

      1800-2100 kg3968-4630 lbs
      🟒 +20 kg+44 lbs (+1.1%) - 🟒 +570 kg+1257 lbs (+37.3%)
      1530-1780 kg3373-3924 lbs
      πŸ”΄ -570 kg-1257 lbs (-27.1%) - πŸ”΄ -20 kg-44 lbs (-1.1%)

      Roof Load:

      75 kg165 lbs
      75 kg165 lbs

      Tire Specifications

      Rims Size:

      16-inch rims:
      • 6.5J x 16
      • 7J x 16
      17-inch rims:
      • 6.5J x 17
      • 7.5J x 17
      18-inch rims:
      • 7.5J x 18
      • 18
      15-inch rims:
      • 6J x 15
      19-inch rims:
      • 8J x 19
      • 19
      14-inch rims:
      • 5J x 14
      15-inch rims:
      • 5.5J x 15
      • 5.5 J x 15
      • 7J x 15
      17-inch rims:
      • 7.5J x 17
      • 7J x 17
      18-inch rims:
      • 7.5J x 18
      • 8J x 18
      16-inch rims:
      • 6.5J x 16
      • 6J x 16

      Tire Size:

      • 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)
      • 225/40 R18 (W:225 | H:40 | D:18)
      • 225/45 R17 (W:225 | H:45 | D:17)
      • 225/45 R18 (W:225 | H:45 | D:18)
      • 235/35 R19 (W:235 | H:35 | D:19)
      • 185/60 R16 H (W:185 | H:60 | D:16)
      • 185/65 R15 (W:185 | H:65 | D:15)
      • 185/65 R15 T (W:185 | H:65 | D:15)
      • 185/70 R14 (W:185 | H:70 | D:14)
      • 195/55 R16 (W:195 | H:55 | D:16)
      • 215/40 R17 (W:215 | H:40 | D:17)
      • 215/40 R18 (W:215 | H:40 | D:18)
      • 215/45 R17 (W:215 | H:45 | D:17)
      • 215/60 R15 (W:215 | H:60 | D:15)
      • 235/40 R18 (W:235 | H:40 | D:18)

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