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Background grid Subaru Legacy Estate 2009-2015 Volkswagen Polo Hatchback 2001-2005
Spec height1 60.4 in 2 
+ 2.76 in
1 57.7 in Spec height1
+ 2.09 in 2
+ 34.57 in 2 188 in Spec length
1 153.4 in Spec length
Front wheels
Center wheels
Rear wheels
Front bumper
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Rear bumper
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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″
Subaru Legacy Estate 2009 - 2015
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Subaru
Legacy
Estate
Gen. 5 | 2009 - 2015
Spotted in Switzerland 16″ Mirrored image
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Side View Car Size ComparisonVolkswagen Polo (9N) 5-door Hatchback 2001 vs. Subaru Legacy (BR) Estate 2009


Dimensions & Specifications | Volkswagen Polo (9N) 5-door Hatchback 2001 is 34.57 in shorter and 2.76 in lower compared to Subaru Legacy (BR) Estate 2009. It has 2.1 in less ground clearance and offers 38% less cargo space.4,5

Subcompact
Size class
Mid-size
+2
153.4 in
Length
188 in
+34.6
65 in
Width2
70.1 in
+5.1
75.12 in
Width incl. mirrors
80.91 in
+5.79
57.7 in
Height1
60.4 in
+2.7
96.9 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in
+11.4
3.8 in
Ground clearance3
5.9 in
+2.1
2325.9 lbs
Weight4,6
3384.1 lbs
+46%
5
Seats max.
5
9.5 cu ft
Cargo volume EU4
18.6 cu ft
+96%
36.4 cu ft
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
58.6 cu ft
+61%
-- cu ft
Cargo volume US4
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Standard
Segment
Standard
€ 11930
Price EU7
€ 29700
+149%
$ --
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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