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Background grid smart ForTwo Hatchback 2000-2007 Volkswagen Polo Hatchback 2001-2005
Spec height1 61 in 2 
+ 3.31 in
1 57.7 in Spec height1
+ 0.12 in 2
2 59.6 in Spec width2
+ 5.31 in 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″
smart ForTwo 3-door Hatchback 2000 - 2007
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smart
ForTwo
3-door Hatchback
Gen. 1.1 | 2000 - 2007
Spotted in Switzerland 15″
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Front View Car Size ComparisonVolkswagen Polo (9N) 5-door Hatchback 2001 vs. smart ForTwo (C450) 3-door Hatchback 2000


Dimensions & Specifications | Volkswagen Polo (9N) 5-door Hatchback 2001 is 5.31 in wider and 3.31 in lower compared to smart ForTwo (C450) 3-door Hatchback 2000. It has 0.1 in less ground clearance and offers 115% more cargo space.4,5

Subcompact
+1
Size class
Mini
153.4 in
+55
Length
98.4 in
65 in
+5.4
Width2
59.6 in
75.12 in
Width incl. mirrors
-- in
57.7 in
Height1
61 in
+3.3
96.9 in
+25.6
Wheelbase
71.3 in
3.8 in
Ground clearance3
3.9 in
+0.1
2325.9 lbs
+47%
Weight4,6
1587.3 lbs
5
+3
Seats max.
2
9.5 cu ft
+80%
Cargo volume EU4
5.3 cu ft
36.4 cu ft
+116%
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
16.9 cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume US4
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Standard
Segment
Standard
€ 11930
+40%
Price EU7
€ 8520
$ --
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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