1988 Volkswagen Golf II vs. 2010 Volkswagen Polo V
Dimensions Comparison

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1988 Volkswagen Golf II (3-door, facelift 1987)Change Car
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2010 Volkswagen Polo V (5-door)Change Car
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Here’s how the 1988 Volkswagen Golf II and the 2010 Volkswagen Polo V compare in size:

In terms of length, the 1988 Volkswagen Golf II measures 4040 mm (159.06 in), making it 64 mm (2.52 in) (1.6 %) longer than the 2010 Volkswagen Polo V at 3976 mm (156.54 in). Looking at width, the 1988 Volkswagen Golf II spans 1700 mm (66.93 in), which is 18 mm (0.71 in) (1.1 %) broader than the 2010 Volkswagen Polo V at 1682 mm (66.22 in). As for height, the 2010 Volkswagen Polo V reaches 1465 mm (57.68 in), which is 50 mm (1.97 in) (3.4 %) taller than the 1988 Volkswagen Golf II at 1415 mm (55.71 in).

Overall, the 1988 Volkswagen Golf II is longer and wider than the 2010 Volkswagen Polo V, while the 2010 Volkswagen Polo V is taller than the 1988 Volkswagen Golf II.

Length
4040 mm159.1 in
3976 mm156.5 in
Width
1700 mm66.9 in
1682 mm66.2 in
Height
1415 mm55.7 in
1465 mm57.7 in

1988 Volkswagen Golf II Side View Right
4040 mm159.1 in 🟒 +64 mm+2.5 in (+1.6%)
2010 Volkswagen Polo V Preview
3976 mm156.5 in πŸ”΄ -64 mm-2.5 in (-1.6%)
1988 Volkswagen Golf II Front View
1700 mm66.9 in 🟒 +18 mm+0.7 in (+1.1%)
2010 Volkswagen Polo V Preview
1682 mm66.2 in πŸ”΄ -18 mm-0.7 in (-1.1%)
1988 Volkswagen Golf II Rear View
1415 mm55.7 in πŸ”΄ -50 mm-2.0 in (-3.4%)
2010 Volkswagen Polo V Preview
1465 mm57.7 in 🟒 +50 mm+2.0 in (+3.5%)
1988 Volkswagen Golf II
2010 Volkswagen Polo V

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

General Info

Body Style:

Hatchback
Hatchback

Model Year:

1988
2010

Production:

1987-1991 Discontinued Model
n/a

Dimensions

Length:

3985-4040 mm156.9-159.1 in
🟒 +9 mm+0.4 in (+0.2%) - 🟒 +70 mm+2.8 in (+1.8%)
3970-3976 mm156.3-156.5 in
πŸ”΄ -70 mm-2.8 in (-1.7%) - πŸ”΄ -9 mm-0.4 in (-0.2%)

Width:

1665-1700 mm65.6-66.9 in
πŸ”΄ -17 mm-0.7 in (-1.0%) - 🟒 +18 mm+0.7 in (+1.1%)
1682 mm66.2 in
πŸ”΄ -18 mm-0.7 in (-1.1%) - 🟒 +17 mm+0.7 in (+1.0%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

-
1901 mm74.8 in

Height:

1400-1415 mm55.1-55.7 in
πŸ”΄ -65 mm-2.6 in (-4.4%) - πŸ”΄ -37 mm-1.5 in (-2.5%)
1452-1465 mm57.2-57.7 in
🟒 +37 mm+1.5 in (+2.6%) - 🟒 +65 mm+2.6 in (+4.6%)

Ground Clearance:

-
133-156 mm5.2-6.1 in

Trunk Capacity:

230-345 liter8.1-12.2 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -50 liter-1.8 cu ft (-17.9%) - 🟒 +141 liter+5.0 cu ft (+69.1%)
204-280 liter7.2-9.9 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -141 liter-5.0 cu ft (-40.9%) - 🟒 +50 liter+1.8 cu ft (+21.7%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

1030-1145 liter36.4-40.4 cu ft
🟒 +78 liter+2.8 cu ft (+8.2%) - 🟒 +263 liter+9.3 cu ft (+29.8%)
882-952 liter31.1-33.6 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -263 liter-9.3 cu ft (-23.0%) - πŸ”΄ -78 liter-2.8 cu ft (-7.6%)

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

885-1195 kg1951-2635 lbs
πŸ”΄ -334 kg-736 lbs (-27.4%) - 🟒 +178 kg+392 lbs (+17.5%)
1017-1219 kg2242-2687 lbs
πŸ”΄ -178 kg-392 lbs (-14.9%) - 🟒 +334 kg+736 lbs (+37.7%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1370-1640 kg3020-3616 lbs
πŸ”΄ -310 kg-683 lbs (-18.5%) - 🟒 +90 kg+198 lbs (+5.8%)
1550-1680 kg3417-3704 lbs
πŸ”΄ -90 kg-198 lbs (-5.5%) - 🟒 +310 kg+683 lbs (+22.6%)

Roof Load:

-
75 kg165 lbs

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

13-inch rims:
  • 5.5J x 13
  • 5J x 13
14-inch rims:
  • 6J x 14
15-inch rims:
  • 6.5J x 15
  • 6J x 15
14-inch rims:
  • 5J x 14
15-inch rims:
  • 6J x 15
  • 5.5J x 15
16-inch rims:
  • 7J x 16
17-inch rims:
  • 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)
  • 205/50 R15 (W:205 | H:50 | D:15)
  • 175/70 R14 (W:175 | H:70 | D:14)
  • 185/60 R15 (W:185 | H:60 | D:15)
  • 195/55 R15 (W:195 | H:55 | D:15)
  • 215/40 R17 (W:215 | H:40 | D:17)
  • 215/45 R16 (W:215 | H:45 | D:16)

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