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2017 Volkswagen Golf VII vs. 2005 Volkswagen Polo IV

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

      In terms of length, the 2017 Volkswagen Golf VII measures 4276 mm (168.35 in), making it 360 mm (14.17 in) (8.4 %) longer than the 2005 Volkswagen Polo IV at 3916 mm (154.17 in). Looking at width, the 2017 Volkswagen Golf VII spans 1799 mm (70.83 in), which is 149 mm (5.87 in) (8.3 %) broader than the 2005 Volkswagen Polo IV at 1650 mm (64.96 in). As for height, the 2017 Volkswagen Golf VII stands at 1492 mm (58.74 in), giving it an extra 25 mm (0.98 in) (1.7 %) compared to 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
      4276 mm168.3 in
      3916 mm154.2 in
      Width
      1799 mm70.8 in
      1650 mm65.0 in
      Height
      1492 mm58.7 in
      1467 mm57.8 in

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

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

      General Info

      Body Style:

      Hatchback
      Hatchback

      Model Year:

      2017
      2005

      Production:

      2017-2021 Discontinued Model
      2005-2009 Discontinued Model

      Dimensions

      Length:

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

      Width:

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

      Width (Folded Mirrors):

      -
      -

      Width (Opened Mirrors):

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

      Height:

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

      Ground Clearance:

      122-143 mm4.8-5.6 in
      -

      Trunk Capacity:

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

      Trunk Capacity (Max):

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

      Weight Specifications

      Curb Weight:

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

      Maximal permitted Weight:

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

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

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

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