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Background grid Volkswagen Polo Hatchback 2021-present Volkswagen Polo Hatchback 1999-2001
Spec height1 57.1 in 2 
+ 1.3 in
1 55.8 in Spec height1
+ 0.87 in 2
+ 13.03 in 2 160.4 in Spec length
1 147.4 in Spec length
Front wheels
Center wheels
Rear wheels
Front bumper
Center cars
Rear bumper
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Volkswagen Polo 5-door Hatchback 1999 - 2001
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Volkswagen
Polo
5-door Hatchback
Gen. 3.1 | 1999 - 2001
Spotted in Switzerland 14″ Mirrored image
Volkswagen Polo 5-door Hatchback 2021 - present
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Volkswagen
Polo
5-door Hatchback
Gen. 6.1 | 2021 - present
Spotted in Switzerland 15″
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Side View Car Size ComparisonVolkswagen Polo (6N2) 5-door Hatchback 1999 vs. Volkswagen Polo (AW) 5-door Hatchback 2021


Dimensions & Specifications | Volkswagen Polo (6N2) 5-door Hatchback 1999 is 13.03 in shorter and 1.3 in lower compared to Volkswagen Polo (AW) 5-door Hatchback 2021. It has 0.9 in less ground clearance and offers 14% less cargo space.4,5

Subcompact
Size class
Subcompact
147.4 in
Length
160.4 in
+13
64.3 in
Width2
68.9 in
+4.6
72.13 in
Width incl. mirrors
77.32 in
+5.19
55.8 in
Height1
57.1 in
+1.3
94.8 in
Wheelbase
100.5 in
+5.7
4.9 in
Ground clearance3
5.8 in
+0.9
2164.9 lbs
Weight4,6
2495.6 lbs
+16%
5
Seats max.
5
8.7 cu ft
Cargo volume EU4
12.4 cu ft
+43%
34.4 cu ft
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
39.7 cu ft
+16%
-- cu ft
Cargo volume US4
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Standard
Segment
Standard
€ 11875
Price EU7
€ 15995
+35%
$ --
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).
cm
inch
Quick Facts
3069003
Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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