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Background grid Volkswagen Polo Hatchback 2001-2005 Toyota Prius Liftback 2009-2012
Spec height1 57.7 in 2
1 58.7 in Spec height1
 + 0.98 in
2 65 in Spec width2
+ 3.74 in 1 68.7 in Spec width2
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Toyota Prius Liftback 2009 - 2012
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Toyota
Prius
Liftback
Gen. 3 | 2009 - 2012
Spotted in Switzerland 15″
Volkswagen Polo 5-door Hatchback 2001 - 2005
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Volkswagen
Polo
5-door Hatchback
Gen. 4 | 2001 - 2005
Spotted in Switzerland 14″
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Front View Car Size ComparisonToyota Prius (XW3) Liftback 2009 vs. Volkswagen Polo (9N) 5-door Hatchback 2001


Dimensions & Specifications | Toyota Prius (XW3) Liftback 2009 is 3.74 in wider and 0.98 in higher compared to Volkswagen Polo (9N) 5-door Hatchback 2001. It offers 50% more cargo space.4,5

Compact
+1
Size class
Subcompact
175.6 in
+22.2
Length
153.4 in
68.7 in
+3.7
Width2
65 in
79.92 in
+4.8
Width incl. mirrors
75.12 in
58.7 in
+1
Height1
57.7 in
106.3 in
+9.4
Wheelbase
96.9 in
-- in
Ground clearance3
3.8 in
3185.7 lbs
+37%
Weight4,6
2325.9 lbs
--
Seats max.
5
15.7 cu ft
+66%
Cargo volume EU4
9.5 cu ft
54.6 cu ft
+50%
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
36.4 cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume US4
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Standard
Segment
Standard
€ 25750
+116%
Price EU7
€ 11930
$ --
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
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Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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