1988 Volkswagen Golf II vs. 2021 Volkswagen Polo VI
Dimensions Comparison

Compare the size of two cars side by side and see their differences at a glance. Simply enter the vehicle names, and our tool creates a clear visual comparison of their length, width, and height. This makes it easy to find out which car is longer, wider, or taller, and helps you better understand their overall proportions. Whether you are checking if a car will fit in your garage, comparing everyday models, or exploring larger SUVs, this tool provides a straightforward way to see all key dimensions in one place.

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1988 Volkswagen Golf II (5-door, facelift 1987)Change Car
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2021 Volkswagen Polo VI (facelift 2021)Change Car
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Here’s how the 1988 Volkswagen Golf II and the 2021 Volkswagen Polo VI compare in size:

In terms of length, the 2021 Volkswagen Polo VI comes in at 4074 mm (160.39 in), giving it a 34 mm (1.34 in) (0.8 %) advantage over the 1988 Volkswagen Golf II at 4040 mm (159.06 in). Looking at width, the 2021 Volkswagen Polo VI stretches to 1751 mm (68.94 in), making it 51 mm (2.01 in) (2.9 %) wider than the 1988 Volkswagen Golf II at 1700 mm (66.93 in). As for height, the 2021 Volkswagen Polo VI reaches 1451 mm (57.13 in), which is 36 mm (1.42 in) (2.5 %) taller than the 1988 Volkswagen Golf II at 1415 mm (55.71 in).

Overall, the 2021 Volkswagen Polo VI is longer, wider and taller than the 1988 Volkswagen Golf II.

Length
4040 mm159.1 in
4074 mm160.4 in
Width
1700 mm66.9 in
1751 mm68.9 in
Height
1415 mm55.7 in
1451 mm57.1 in

1988 Volkswagen Golf II Side View Left
4040 mm159.1 in πŸ”΄ -34 mm-1.3 in (-0.8%)
2021 Volkswagen Polo VI Preview
4074 mm160.4 in 🟒 +34 mm+1.3 in (+0.8%)
1988 Volkswagen Golf II Front View
1700 mm66.9 in πŸ”΄ -51 mm-2.0 in (-2.9%)
2021 Volkswagen Polo VI Preview
1751 mm68.9 in 🟒 +51 mm+2.0 in (+3.0%)
1988 Volkswagen Golf II Front View
1415 mm55.7 in πŸ”΄ -36 mm-1.4 in (-2.5%)
2021 Volkswagen Polo VI Preview
1451 mm57.1 in 🟒 +36 mm+1.4 in (+2.5%)
1988 Volkswagen Golf II
2021 Volkswagen Polo VI

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

General Info

Body Style:

Hatchback
Hatchback

Model Year:

1988
2021

Production:

1987-1991 Discontinued Model
2021-present Current Model

Dimensions

Length:

3985-4040 mm156.9-159.1 in
πŸ”΄ -89 mm-3.5 in (-2.2%) - πŸ”΄ -34 mm-1.3 in (-0.8%)
4074 mm160.4 in
🟒 +34 mm+1.3 in (+0.8%) - 🟒 +89 mm+3.5 in (+2.2%)

Width:

1665-1700 mm65.6-66.9 in
πŸ”΄ -86 mm-3.4 in (-4.9%) - πŸ”΄ -51 mm-2.0 in (-2.9%)
1751 mm68.9 in
🟒 +51 mm+2.0 in (+3.0%) - 🟒 +86 mm+3.4 in (+5.2%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

-
1964 mm77.3 in

Height:

1405-1415 mm55.3-55.7 in
πŸ”΄ -46 mm-1.8 in (-3.2%) - πŸ”΄ -16 mm-0.6 in (-1.1%)
1431-1451 mm56.3-57.1 in
🟒 +16 mm+0.6 in (+1.1%) - 🟒 +46 mm+1.8 in (+3.3%)

Ground Clearance:

-
147 mm5.8 in

Trunk Capacity:

230-345 liter8.1-12.2 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -121 liter-4.3 cu ft (-34.5%) - πŸ”΄ -6 liter-0.2 cu ft (-1.7%)
351 liter12.4 cu ft
🟒 +6 liter+0.2 cu ft (+1.7%) - 🟒 +121 liter+4.3 cu ft (+52.6%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

1030-1145 liter36.4-40.4 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -95 liter-3.4 cu ft (-8.4%) - 🟒 +20 liter+0.7 cu ft (+1.8%)
1125 liter39.7 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -20 liter-0.7 cu ft (-1.7%) - 🟒 +95 liter+3.4 cu ft (+9.2%)

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

910-1105 kg2006-2436 lbs
πŸ”΄ -376 kg-829 lbs (-29.2%) - 🟒 +8 kg+18 lbs (+0.7%)
1097-1286 kg2418-2835 lbs
πŸ”΄ -8 kg-18 lbs (-0.7%) - 🟒 +376 kg+829 lbs (+41.3%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1370-1570 kg3020-3461 lbs
πŸ”΄ -430 kg-948 lbs (-23.9%) - 🟒 +30 kg+66 lbs (+1.9%)
1540-1800 kg3395-3968 lbs
πŸ”΄ -30 kg-66 lbs (-1.9%) - 🟒 +430 kg+948 lbs (+31.4%)

Roof Load:

-
75 kg165 lbs

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

13-inch rims:
  • 5J x 13
  • 5.5J x 13
14-inch rims:
  • 6J x 14
15-inch rims:
  • 6.5J 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:

  • 155/65 R13 (W:155 | H:65 | D:13)
  • 175/70 R13 (W:175 | H:70 | D:13)
  • 185/60 R14 (W:185 | H:60 | D:14)
  • 195/50 R15 (W:195 | H:50 | D:15)
  • 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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