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Background grid Volkswagen Polo Hatchback 2001-2005 BMW 501 Sedan 1952-1954
Spec height1 57.7 in 2
1 60.2 in Spec height1
 + 2.56 in
2 65 in Spec width2
+ 5.12 in 1 70.1 in Spec width2
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BMW 501 Sedan 1952 - 1954
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BMW
501
Sedan
Gen. 1 | 1952 - 1954
Spotted in Switzerland 16″
Volkswagen Polo 5-door Hatchback 2001 - 2005
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Volkswagen
Polo
5-door Hatchback
Gen. 4 | 2001 - 2005
Spotted in Switzerland 14″
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Front View Car Size ComparisonBMW 501 Sedan 1952 vs. Volkswagen Polo (9N) 5-door Hatchback 2001


Dimensions & Specifications | BMW 501 Sedan 1952 is 5.12 in wider and 2.56 in higher compared to Volkswagen Polo (9N) 5-door Hatchback 2001

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Size class
Subcompact
186.2 in
+32.8
Length
153.4 in
70.1 in
+5.1
Width2
65 in
-- in
Width incl. mirrors
75.12 in
60.2 in
+2.5
Height1
57.7 in
111.6 in
+14.7
Wheelbase
96.9 in
-- in
Ground clearance3
3.8 in
2954.2 lbs
+27%
Weight4,6
2325.9 lbs
5
Seats max.
5
-- cu ft
Cargo volume EU4
9.5 cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
36.4 cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume US4
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Premium
+1
Segment
Standard
€ 5880
Price EU7
€ 11930
+103%
$ --
Price US7
$ --
1. Maximum height | 2. Width with folded mirrors when available | 3. Max. ground clearance | 4. Most common power unit. Possible deviation of standards. | 5. With all rear seats folded down | 6. Curb weight | 7. For illustration purpose only. Starting MSRP (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price).
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Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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