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Background grid Subaru Outback SUV 2013-2014 Volkswagen Polo Hatchback 2001-2005
Spec height1 1.671 m 2 
+ 20.6 cm
1 1.465 m Spec height1
+ 12.4 cm 2
+ 90.3 cm 2 4.8 m Spec length
1 3.897 m Spec length
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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 Outback SUV 2013 - 2014
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Subaru
Outback
SUV
Gen. 4.1 | 2013 - 2014
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Spotted in the USA 17″ SK
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Side View Car Size ComparisonVolkswagen Polo (9N) 5-door Hatchback 2001 vs. Subaru Outback SUV 2013


Dimensions & Specifications | Volkswagen Polo (9N) 5-door Hatchback 2001 is 90.3 cm shorter and 20.6 cm lower compared to Subaru Outback SUV 2013. It has 12.4 cm less ground clearance and offers 41% less cargo space.4,5

Subcompact
Size class
Mid-size
+2
389.7 cm
Length
480 cm
+90.3
165 cm
Width2
182.1 cm
+17.1
190.8 cm
Width incl. mirrors
205.5 cm
+14.7
146.5 cm
Height1
167.1 cm
+20.6
246 cm
Wheelbase
274.1 cm
+28.1
9.7 cm
Ground clearance3
22.1 cm
+12.4
1055 kg
Weight4,6
1645 kg
+56%
5
Seats max.
5
270 l
Cargo volume EU4
526 l
+95%
1030 l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
1726 l
+68%
-- l
Cargo volume US4
971 l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
2019 l
Standard
Segment
Standard
€ 11930
Price EU7
€ 35500
+198%
$ --
Price US7
$ 23495
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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Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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