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Background grid Opel Insignia Sedan 2008-2013 Volkswagen Polo Hatchback 2001-2005
Spec height1 59 in 2 
+ 1.3 in
1 57.7 in Spec height1
+ 2.48 in 2
+ 8.11 in 2 73.1 in Spec width2
1 65 in Spec width2
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Volkswagen Polo 5-door Hatchback 2001 - 2005
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Volkswagen
Polo
5-door Hatchback
Gen. 4 | 2001 - 2005
Spotted in Switzerland 14″
Opel Insignia Sedan 2008 - 2013
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Opel
Insignia
Sedan
Gen. 1 | 2008 - 2013
Spotted in Switzerland 18″
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Rear View Car Size ComparisonVolkswagen Polo (9N) 5-door Hatchback 2001 vs. Opel Insignia (A) Sedan 2008


Dimensions & Specifications | Volkswagen Polo (9N) 5-door Hatchback 2001 is 8.11 in narrower and 1.3 in lower compared to Opel Insignia (A) Sedan 2008. It has 2.5 in less ground clearance and offers 30% less cargo space.4,5

Subcompact
Size class
Mid-size
+2
153.4 in
Length
190.2 in
+36.8
65 in
Width2
73.1 in
+8.1
75.12 in
Width incl. mirrors
82.05 in
+6.93
57.7 in
Height1
59 in
+1.3
96.9 in
Wheelbase
107.8 in
+10.9
3.8 in
Ground clearance3
6.3 in
+2.5
2325.9 lbs
Weight4,6
-- lbs
5
Seats max.
5
9.5 cu ft
Cargo volume EU4
18.4 cu ft
+94%
36.4 cu ft
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
51.7 cu ft
+42%
-- cu ft
Cargo volume US4
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Standard
Segment
Standard
€ 11930
Price EU7
€ --
$ --
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
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Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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