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2012 Volkswagen Up! vs. 2021 Volkswagen Polo VI

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      Here’s how the 2012 Volkswagen Up! 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 534 mm (21.02 in) (13.1 %) advantage over the 2012 Volkswagen Up! at 3540 mm (139.37 in). Looking at width, the 2021 Volkswagen Polo VI stretches to 1751 mm (68.94 in), making it 106 mm (4.17 in) (6.1 %) wider than the 2012 Volkswagen Up! at 1645 mm (64.76 in). As for height, the 2012 Volkswagen Up! stands at 1489 mm (58.62 in), giving it an extra 38 mm (1.50 in) (2.6 %) compared to the 2021 Volkswagen Polo VI at 1451 mm (57.13 in).

      Overall, the 2012 Volkswagen Up! is taller than the 2021 Volkswagen Polo VI, while the 2021 Volkswagen Polo VI is longer and wider than the 2012 Volkswagen Up!.

      Length
      3540 mm139.4 in
      4074 mm160.4 in
      Width
      1645 mm64.8 in
      1751 mm68.9 in
      Height
      1489 mm58.6 in
      1451 mm57.1 in

      2012 Volkswagen Up! Preview
      3540 mm139.4 in πŸ”΄ -534 mm-21.0 in (-13.1%)
      2021 Volkswagen Polo VI Preview
      4074 mm160.4 in 🟒 +534 mm+21.0 in (+15.1%)
      2012 Volkswagen Up! Front View
      1645 mm64.8 in πŸ”΄ -106 mm-4.2 in (-6.1%)
      2021 Volkswagen Polo VI Preview
      1751 mm68.9 in 🟒 +106 mm+4.2 in (+6.4%)
      2012 Volkswagen Up! Front View
      1489 mm58.6 in 🟒 +38 mm+1.5 in (+2.6%)
      2021 Volkswagen Polo VI Preview
      1451 mm57.1 in πŸ”΄ -38 mm-1.5 in (-2.6%)
      2012 Volkswagen Up!
      2021 Volkswagen Polo VI

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

      General Info

      Body Style:

      Hatchback
      Hatchback

      Model Year:

      2012
      2021

      Production:

      2011-2016 Discontinued Model
      2021-present Current Model

      Dimensions

      Length:

      3540 mm139.4 in
      πŸ”΄ -534 mm-21.0 in (-13.1%)
      4074 mm160.4 in
      🟒 +534 mm+21.0 in (+15.1%)

      Width:

      1645 mm64.8 in
      πŸ”΄ -106 mm-4.2 in (-6.1%)
      1751 mm68.9 in
      🟒 +106 mm+4.2 in (+6.4%)

      Width (Folded Mirrors):

      -
      -

      Width (Opened Mirrors):

      -
      1964 mm77.3 in

      Height:

      1489 mm58.6 in
      🟒 +38 mm+1.5 in (+2.6%) - 🟒 +58 mm+2.3 in (+4.1%)
      1431-1451 mm56.3-57.1 in
      πŸ”΄ -58 mm-2.3 in (-3.9%) - πŸ”΄ -38 mm-1.5 in (-2.6%)

      Ground Clearance:

      -
      147 mm5.8 in

      Trunk Capacity:

      251 liter8.9 cu ft
      πŸ”΄ -100 liter-3.5 cu ft (-28.5%)
      351 liter12.4 cu ft
      🟒 +100 liter+3.5 cu ft (+39.8%)

      Trunk Capacity (Max):

      951 liter33.6 cu ft
      πŸ”΄ -174 liter-6.1 cu ft (-15.5%)
      1125 liter39.7 cu ft
      🟒 +174 liter+6.1 cu ft (+18.3%)

      Weight Specifications

      Curb Weight:

      929-1031 kg2048-2273 lbs
      πŸ”΄ -357 kg-787 lbs (-27.8%) - πŸ”΄ -66 kg-146 lbs (-6.0%)
      1097-1286 kg2418-2835 lbs
      🟒 +66 kg+146 lbs (+6.4%) - 🟒 +357 kg+787 lbs (+38.4%)

      Maximal permitted Weight:

      1290-1370 kg2844-3020 lbs
      πŸ”΄ -510 kg-1124 lbs (-28.3%) - πŸ”΄ -170 kg-375 lbs (-11.0%)
      1540-1800 kg3395-3968 lbs
      🟒 +170 kg+375 lbs (+12.4%) - 🟒 +510 kg+1124 lbs (+39.5%)

      Roof Load:

      -
      75 kg165 lbs

      Tire Specifications

      Rims Size:

      n/a
      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:

      n/a
      • 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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