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Background grid BMW X5 SUV 2023-present Volkswagen Polo Hatchback 2001-2005
Spec height1 1.765 m 2 
+ 30 cm
1 1.465 m Spec height1
+ 11.7 cm 2
+ 103.8 cm 2 4.935 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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5-door Hatchback
Gen. 4 | 2001 - 2005
Spotted in Switzerland 14″
BMW X5 SUV 2023 - present
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X5
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Gen. 4.1 | 2023 - present
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Side View Car Size ComparisonVolkswagen Polo (9N) 5-door Hatchback 2001 vs. BMW X5 (G05) SUV 2023


Dimensions & Specifications | Volkswagen Polo (9N) 5-door Hatchback 2001 is 103.8 cm shorter and 30 cm lower compared to BMW X5 (G05) SUV 2023. It has 11.7 cm less ground clearance and offers 45% less cargo space.4,5

Subcompact
Size class
Mid-size
+2
389.7 cm
Length
493.5 cm
+103.8
165 cm
Width2
200.4 cm
+35.4
190.8 cm
Width incl. mirrors
221.8 cm
+31
146.5 cm
Height1
176.5 cm
+30
246 cm
Wheelbase
297.5 cm
+51.5
9.7 cm
Ground clearance3
21.4 cm
+11.7
1055 kg
Weight4,6
2240 kg
+113%
5
Seats max.
5
270 l
Cargo volume EU4
650 l
+141%
1030 l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
1870 l
+82%
-- l
Cargo volume US4
960 l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
2047 l
Standard
Segment
Premium
+1
€ 11930
Price EU7
€ 87300
+632%
$ --
Price US7
$ 65200
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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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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