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Background grid BMW 5 Estate 2024-present Volkswagen Polo Hatchback 2001-2005
Spec height1 1.516 m 2 
+ 5.1 cm
1 1.465 m Spec height1
+ 2.1 cm 2
+ 32 cm 2 1.97 m Spec width2
1 1.65 m 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″
BMW 5-Series Estate M5 2024 - present
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BMW
5-Series
Estate M5
Gen. 8 | 2024 - present
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Spotted in Switzerland 20″
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Rear View Car Size ComparisonVolkswagen Polo (9N) 5-door Hatchback 2001 vs. BMW 5-Series Touring (G99) Estate M5 2024


Dimensions & Specifications | Volkswagen Polo (9N) 5-door Hatchback 2001 is 32 cm narrower and 5.1 cm lower compared to BMW 5-Series Touring (G99) Estate M5 2024. It has 2.1 cm less ground clearance and offers 37% less cargo space.4,5

Subcompact
Size class
Mid-size
+2
389.7 cm
Length
509.6 cm
+119.9
165 cm
Width2
197 cm
+32
190.8 cm
Width incl. mirrors
215.6 cm
+24.8
146.5 cm
Height1
151.6 cm
+5.1
246 cm
Wheelbase
300.6 cm
+54.6
9.7 cm
Ground clearance3
11.8 cm
+2.1
1055 kg
Weight4,6
2550 kg
+142%
5
Seats max.
5
270 l
Cargo volume EU4
500 l
+86%
1030 l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
1630 l
+59%
-- l
Cargo volume US4
501 l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
1631 l
Standard
Segment
Premium
+1
€ 11930
Price EU7
€ 146400
+1128%
$ --
Price US7
$ 121500
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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