2017 Volkswagen Golf VII vs. 2021 Volkswagen Polo VI
Dimensions Comparison

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2017 Volkswagen Golf VII (5-door, facelift 2017)Change Car
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2021 Volkswagen Polo VI (facelift 2021)Change Car
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Here’s how the 2017 Volkswagen Golf VII and the 2021 Volkswagen Polo VI compare in size:

In terms of length, the 2017 Volkswagen Golf VII measures 4276 mm (168.35 in), making it 202 mm (7.95 in) (4.7 %) longer than the 2021 Volkswagen Polo VI at 4074 mm (160.39 in). Looking at width, the 2017 Volkswagen Golf VII spans 1799 mm (70.83 in), which is 48 mm (1.89 in) (2.7 %) broader than the 2021 Volkswagen Polo VI at 1751 mm (68.94 in). As for height, the 2017 Volkswagen Golf VII stands at 1492 mm (58.74 in), giving it an extra 41 mm (1.61 in) (2.7 %) compared to the 2021 Volkswagen Polo VI at 1451 mm (57.13 in).

Overall, the 2017 Volkswagen Golf VII is longer, wider and taller than the 2021 Volkswagen Polo VI.

Length
4276 mm168.3 in
4074 mm160.4 in
Width
1799 mm70.8 in
1751 mm68.9 in
Height
1492 mm58.7 in
1451 mm57.1 in

2017 Volkswagen Golf VII Side View Left
4276 mm168.3 in 🟒 +202 mm+8.0 in (+5.0%)
2021 Volkswagen Polo VI Preview
4074 mm160.4 in πŸ”΄ -202 mm-8.0 in (-4.7%)
2017 Volkswagen Golf VII Front View
1799 mm70.8 in 🟒 +48 mm+1.9 in (+2.7%)
2021 Volkswagen Polo VI Preview
1751 mm68.9 in πŸ”΄ -48 mm-1.9 in (-2.7%)
2017 Volkswagen Golf VII Rear View
1492 mm58.7 in 🟒 +41 mm+1.6 in (+2.8%)
2021 Volkswagen Polo VI Preview
1451 mm57.1 in πŸ”΄ -41 mm-1.6 in (-2.7%)
2017 Volkswagen Golf VII
2021 Volkswagen Polo VI

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

General Info

Body Style:

Hatchback
Hatchback

Model Year:

2017
2021

Production:

2017-2021 Discontinued Model
2021-present Current Model

Dimensions

Length:

4258-4276 mm167.6-168.3 in
🟒 +184 mm+7.2 in (+4.5%) - 🟒 +202 mm+8.0 in (+5.0%)
4074 mm160.4 in
πŸ”΄ -202 mm-8.0 in (-4.7%) - πŸ”΄ -184 mm-7.2 in (-4.3%)

Width:

1790-1799 mm70.5-70.8 in
🟒 +39 mm+1.5 in (+2.2%) - 🟒 +48 mm+1.9 in (+2.7%)
1751 mm68.9 in
πŸ”΄ -48 mm-1.9 in (-2.7%) - πŸ”΄ -39 mm-1.5 in (-2.2%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

2027 mm79.8 in
🟒 +63 mm+2.5 in (+3.2%)
1964 mm77.3 in
πŸ”΄ -63 mm-2.5 in (-3.1%)

Height:

1436-1492 mm56.5-58.7 in
πŸ”΄ -15 mm-0.6 in (-1.0%) - 🟒 +61 mm+2.4 in (+4.3%)
1431-1451 mm56.3-57.1 in
πŸ”΄ -61 mm-2.4 in (-4.1%) - 🟒 +15 mm+0.6 in (+1.0%)

Ground Clearance:

122-143 mm4.8-5.6 in
πŸ”΄ -25 mm-1.0 in (-17.0%) - πŸ”΄ -4 mm-0.2 in (-2.7%)
147 mm5.8 in
🟒 +4 mm+0.2 in (+2.8%) - 🟒 +25 mm+1.0 in (+20.5%)

Trunk Capacity:

272-493 liter9.6-17.4 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -79 liter-2.8 cu ft (-22.5%) - 🟒 +142 liter+5.0 cu ft (+40.5%)
351 liter12.4 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -142 liter-5.0 cu ft (-28.8%) - 🟒 +79 liter+2.8 cu ft (+29.0%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

1162-1521 liter41.0-53.7 cu ft
🟒 +37 liter+1.3 cu ft (+3.3%) - 🟒 +396 liter+14.0 cu ft (+35.2%)
1125 liter39.7 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -396 liter-14.0 cu ft (-26.0%) - πŸ”΄ -37 liter-1.3 cu ft (-3.2%)

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1131-1540 kg2493-3395 lbs
πŸ”΄ -155 kg-342 lbs (-12.1%) - 🟒 +443 kg+977 lbs (+40.4%)
1097-1286 kg2418-2835 lbs
πŸ”΄ -443 kg-977 lbs (-28.8%) - 🟒 +155 kg+342 lbs (+13.7%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1720-2040 kg3792-4497 lbs
πŸ”΄ -80 kg-176 lbs (-4.4%) - 🟒 +500 kg+1102 lbs (+32.5%)
1540-1800 kg3395-3968 lbs
πŸ”΄ -500 kg-1102 lbs (-24.5%) - 🟒 +80 kg+176 lbs (+4.7%)

Roof Load:

75 kg165 lbs
75 kg165 lbs

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

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
15-inch rims:
  • 5.5J x 15
16-inch rims:
  • 6.5J x 16
17-inch rims:
  • 7.5J x 17
  • 7J x 17

Tire Size:

  • (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)
  • 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)

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