Compare Dimensions
2017 Volkswagen Golf VII Variant vs. 2021 Volkswagen Polo VI

Here’s how 2017 Volkswagen Golf VII Variant and 2021 Volkswagen Polo VI compare in size: 2017 Volkswagen Golf VII Variant is longer than 2021 Volkswagen Polo VI, offering more overall body length. 2017 Volkswagen Golf VII Variant is wider than 2021 Volkswagen Polo VI, which may translate to more cabin space or road presence. 2017 Volkswagen Golf VII Variant is taller than 2021 Volkswagen Polo VI, which could improve headroom or visibility.

Length
4586 mm180.6 in
4074 mm160.4 in
Width
1799 mm70.8 in
1751 mm68.9 in
Height
1515 mm59.6 in
1451 mm57.1 in

2017 Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Side View Left
4586 mm180.6 in 🟒 +512 mm+20.2 in (+12.6%)
2021 Volkswagen Polo VI Preview
4074 mm160.4 in πŸ”΄ -512 mm-20.2 in (-11.2%)
2017 Volkswagen Golf VII Variant 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 Variant Rear View
1515 mm59.6 in 🟒 +64 mm+2.5 in (+4.4%)
2021 Volkswagen Polo VI Preview
1451 mm57.1 in πŸ”΄ -64 mm-2.5 in (-4.2%)
2017 Volkswagen Golf VII Variant
2021 Volkswagen Polo VI

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

General Info

Body Style:

Wagon
Hatchback

Model Year:

2017
2021

Production:

2017-2020 Discontinued Model
2021-present Current Model

Dimensions

Length:

4562-4586 mm179.6-180.6 in
🟒 +488 mm+19.2 in (+12.0%) - 🟒 +512 mm+20.2 in (+12.6%)
4074 mm160.4 in
πŸ”΄ -512 mm-20.2 in (-11.2%) - πŸ”΄ -488 mm-19.2 in (-10.7%)

Width:

1799 mm70.8 in
🟒 +48 mm+1.9 in (+2.7%)
1751 mm68.9 in
πŸ”΄ -48 mm-1.9 in (-2.7%)

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:

1472-1515 mm58.0-59.6 in
🟒 +21 mm+0.8 in (+1.4%) - 🟒 +84 mm+3.3 in (+5.9%)
1431-1451 mm56.3-57.1 in
πŸ”΄ -84 mm-3.3 in (-5.5%) - πŸ”΄ -21 mm-0.8 in (-1.4%)

Ground Clearance:

126-140 mm5.0-5.5 in
πŸ”΄ -21 mm-0.8 in (-14.3%) - πŸ”΄ -7 mm-0.3 in (-4.8%)
147 mm5.8 in
🟒 +7 mm+0.3 in (+5.0%) - 🟒 +21 mm+0.8 in (+16.7%)

Trunk Capacity:

605-861 liter21.4-30.4 cu ft
🟒 +254 liter+9.0 cu ft (+72.4%) - 🟒 +510 liter+18.0 cu ft (+145.3%)
351 liter12.4 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -510 liter-18.0 cu ft (-59.2%) - πŸ”΄ -254 liter-9.0 cu ft (-42.0%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

1620-1883 liter57.2-66.5 cu ft
🟒 +495 liter+17.5 cu ft (+44.0%) - 🟒 +758 liter+26.8 cu ft (+67.4%)
1125 liter39.7 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -758 liter-26.8 cu ft (-40.3%) - πŸ”΄ -495 liter-17.5 cu ft (-30.6%)

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1220-1580 kg2690-3483 lbs
πŸ”΄ -66 kg-146 lbs (-5.1%) - 🟒 +483 kg+1065 lbs (+44.0%)
1097-1286 kg2418-2835 lbs
πŸ”΄ -483 kg-1065 lbs (-30.6%) - 🟒 +66 kg+146 lbs (+5.4%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1850-2120 kg4079-4674 lbs
🟒 +50 kg+110 lbs (+2.8%) - 🟒 +580 kg+1279 lbs (+37.7%)
1540-1800 kg3395-3968 lbs
πŸ”΄ -580 kg-1279 lbs (-27.4%) - πŸ”΄ -50 kg-110 lbs (-2.7%)

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

  • 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)
  • 225/45 R18 (W:225 | H:45 | D:18)
  • 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)

Related Comparisons

Quickly compare the size of two vehicles by entering their names in the respective input fields. Hit Compare to view their dimensions head-to-head. Feeling adventurous? Click the Random button for a surprise comparison.

      Small red car