Bringing car spotting into perspective
Background grid Volkswagen Polo Hatchback 2001-2005 Toyota Prius Liftback 2009-2012
Spec height1 1.465 m 2
1 1.49 m Spec height1
 + 2.5 cm
2 1.65 m Spec width2
+ 9.5 cm 1 1.745 m Spec width2
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Toyota Prius Liftback 2009 - 2012
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Toyota
Prius
Liftback
Gen. 3 | 2009 - 2012
Spotted in Switzerland 15″
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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Rear View Car Size ComparisonToyota Prius (XW3) Liftback 2009 vs. Volkswagen Polo (9N) 5-door Hatchback 2001


Dimensions & Specifications | Toyota Prius (XW3) Liftback 2009 is 9.5 cm wider and 2.5 cm higher compared to Volkswagen Polo (9N) 5-door Hatchback 2001. It offers 50% more cargo space.4,5

Compact
+1
Size class
Subcompact
446 cm
+56.3
Length
389.7 cm
174.5 cm
+9.5
Width2
165 cm
203 cm
+12.2
Width incl. mirrors
190.8 cm
149 cm
+2.5
Height1
146.5 cm
270 cm
+24
Wheelbase
246 cm
-- cm
Ground clearance3
9.7 cm
1445 kg
+37%
Weight4,6
1055 kg
--
Seats max.
5
445 l
+65%
Cargo volume EU4
270 l
1545 l
+50%
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
1030 l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Standard
Segment
Standard
€ 25750
+116%
Price EU7
€ 11930
$ --
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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inch
Quick Facts
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Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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