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2009 Volkswagen Golf VI vs. 2018 Volkswagen Polo VI

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      Here’s how the 2009 Volkswagen Golf VI and the 2018 Volkswagen Polo VI compare in size:

      In terms of length, the 2009 Volkswagen Golf VI measures 4213 mm (165.87 in), making it 146 mm (5.75 in) (3.5 %) 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 156 mm (6.14 in) (8.0 %) wider than the 2009 Volkswagen Golf VI at 1786 mm (70.31 in). As for height, the 2009 Volkswagen Golf VI stands at 1480 mm (58.27 in), giving it an extra 19 mm (0.75 in) (1.3 %) compared to the 2018 Volkswagen Polo VI at 1461 mm (57.52 in).

      Overall, the 2009 Volkswagen Golf VI is longer and taller than the 2018 Volkswagen Polo VI, while the 2018 Volkswagen Polo VI is wider than the 2009 Volkswagen Golf VI.

      Length
      4213 mm165.9 in
      4067 mm160.1 in
      Width
      1786 mm70.3 in
      1942 mm76.5 in
      Height
      1480 mm58.3 in
      1461 mm57.5 in

      2009 Volkswagen Golf VI Side View Left
      4213 mm165.9 in 🟒 +146 mm+5.7 in (+3.6%)
      2018 Volkswagen Polo VI Preview
      4067 mm160.1 in πŸ”΄ -146 mm-5.7 in (-3.5%)
      2009 Volkswagen Golf VI Front View
      1786 mm70.3 in πŸ”΄ -156 mm-6.1 in (-8.0%)
      2018 Volkswagen Polo VI Front View
      1942 mm76.5 in 🟒 +156 mm+6.1 in (+8.7%)
      2009 Volkswagen Golf VI Rear View
      1480 mm58.3 in 🟒 +19 mm+0.7 in (+1.3%)
      2018 Volkswagen Polo VI Front View
      1461 mm57.5 in πŸ”΄ -19 mm-0.7 in (-1.3%)
      2009 Volkswagen Golf VI
      2018 Volkswagen Polo VI

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

      General Info

      Body Style:

      Hatchback
      Hatchback

      Model Year:

      2009
      2018

      Production:

      2008-2013 Discontinued Model
      2017-present Current Model

      Dimensions

      Length:

      4199-4213 mm165.3-165.9 in
      🟒 +132 mm+5.2 in (+3.2%) - 🟒 +160 mm+6.3 in (+3.9%)
      4053-4067 mm159.6-160.1 in
      πŸ”΄ -160 mm-6.3 in (-3.8%) - πŸ”΄ -132 mm-5.2 in (-3.1%)

      Width:

      1786 mm70.3 in
      πŸ”΄ -156 mm-6.1 in (-8.0%) - 🟒 +35 mm+1.4 in (+2.0%)
      1751-1942 mm68.9-76.5 in
      πŸ”΄ -35 mm-1.4 in (-2.0%) - 🟒 +156 mm+6.1 in (+8.7%)

      Width (Folded Mirrors):

      -
      -

      Width (Opened Mirrors):

      2048 mm80.6 in
      🟒 +84 mm+3.3 in (+4.3%) - 🟒 +102 mm+4.0 in (+5.2%)
      1946-1964 mm76.6-77.3 in
      πŸ”΄ -102 mm-4.0 in (-5.0%) - πŸ”΄ -84 mm-3.3 in (-4.1%)

      Height:

      1461-1480 mm57.5-58.3 in
      🟒 +108 mm+4.3 in (+7.9%)
      1372-1461 mm54.0-57.5 in
      πŸ”΄ -108 mm-4.3 in (-7.3%)

      Ground Clearance:

      132-150 mm5.2-5.9 in
      πŸ”΄ -16 mm-0.6 in (-10.8%) - 🟒 +7 mm+0.3 in (+4.9%)
      143-148 mm5.6-5.8 in
      πŸ”΄ -7 mm-0.3 in (-4.7%) - 🟒 +16 mm+0.6 in (+12.1%)

      Trunk Capacity:

      275-350 liter9.7-12.4 cu ft
      πŸ”΄ -80 liter-2.8 cu ft (-22.5%) - 🟒 +99 liter+3.5 cu ft (+39.4%)
      251-355 liter8.9-12.5 cu ft
      πŸ”΄ -99 liter-3.5 cu ft (-28.3%) - 🟒 +80 liter+2.8 cu ft (+29.1%)

      Trunk Capacity (Max):

      1230-1305 liter43.4-46.1 cu ft
      🟒 +105 liter+3.7 cu ft (+9.3%) - 🟒 +280 liter+9.9 cu ft (+27.3%)
      1025-1125 liter36.2-39.7 cu ft
      πŸ”΄ -280 liter-9.9 cu ft (-21.5%) - πŸ”΄ -105 liter-3.7 cu ft (-8.5%)

      Weight Specifications

      Curb Weight:

      1142-1466 kg2518-3232 lbs
      πŸ”΄ -161 kg-355 lbs (-12.4%) - 🟒 +436 kg+961 lbs (+42.3%)
      1030-1303 kg2271-2873 lbs
      πŸ”΄ -436 kg-961 lbs (-29.7%) - 🟒 +161 kg+355 lbs (+14.1%)

      Maximal permitted Weight:

      1750-2030 kg3858-4475 lbs
      πŸ”΄ -30 kg-66 lbs (-1.7%) - 🟒 +500 kg+1102 lbs (+32.7%)
      1530-1780 kg3373-3924 lbs
      πŸ”΄ -500 kg-1102 lbs (-24.6%) - 🟒 +30 kg+66 lbs (+1.7%)

      Roof Load:

      75-100 kg165-220 lbs
      🟒 +25 kg+55 lbs (+33.3%)
      75 kg165 lbs
      πŸ”΄ -25 kg-55 lbs (-25.0%)

      Tire Specifications

      Rims Size:

      15-inch rims:
      • 6 J x 15
      • 6J x 15
      17-inch rims:
      • 7.5 J x 17
      • 7 J x 17
      18-inch rims:
      • 7.5 J x 18
      • 7.5J x 18
      16-inch rims:
      • 6.5 J x 16
      • 6.5J x 16
      19-inch rims:
      • 7.5J x 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 R 15 (W:195 | H:65 | D:15)
      • 195/65 R15 (W:195 | H:65 | D:15)
      • 205/55 R 16 (W:205 | H:55 | D:16)
      • 205/55 R16 (W:205 | H:55 | D:16)
      • 225/35 R19 (W:225 | H:35 | D:19)
      • 225/40 R 18 (W:225 | H:40 | D:18)
      • 225/40 R18 (W:225 | H:40 | D:18)
      • 225/45 R 17 (W:225 | H:45 | D:17)
      • 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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