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Background grid Volkswagen Polo Hatchback 2021-present Volkswagen Polo Hatchback 1999-2001
Spec height1 1.451 m 2 
+ 3.3 cm
1 1.418 m Spec height1
+ 2.2 cm 2
+ 11.9 cm 2 1.751 m Spec width2
1 1.632 m Spec width2
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Volkswagen Polo 5-door Hatchback 1999 - 2001
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Volkswagen
Polo
5-door Hatchback
Gen. 3.1 | 1999 - 2001
Spotted in Switzerland 14″
Volkswagen Polo 5-door Hatchback 2021 - present
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Volkswagen
Polo
5-door Hatchback
Gen. 6.1 | 2021 - present
Spotted in Switzerland 15″
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Front View Car Size ComparisonVolkswagen Polo (6N2) 5-door Hatchback 1999 vs. Volkswagen Polo (AW) 5-door Hatchback 2021


Dimensions & Specifications | Volkswagen Polo (6N2) 5-door Hatchback 1999 is 11.9 cm narrower and 3.3 cm lower compared to Volkswagen Polo (AW) 5-door Hatchback 2021. It has 2.2 cm less ground clearance and offers 14% less cargo space.4,5

Subcompact
Size class
Subcompact
374.3 cm
Length
407.4 cm
+33.1
163.2 cm
Width2
175.1 cm
+11.9
183.2 cm
Width incl. mirrors
196.4 cm
+13.2
141.8 cm
Height1
145.1 cm
+3.3
240.7 cm
Wheelbase
255.2 cm
+14.5
12.5 cm
Ground clearance3
14.7 cm
+2.2
982 kg
Weight4,6
1132 kg
+16%
5
Seats max.
5
245 l
Cargo volume EU4
351 l
+44%
975 l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
1125 l
+16%
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Standard
Segment
Standard
€ 11875
Price EU7
€ 15995
+35%
$ --
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
3069003
Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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