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Background grid Opel Insignia Sedan 2008-2013 Volkswagen Polo Hatchback 2001-2005
Spec height1 1.498 m 2 
+ 3.3 cm
1 1.465 m Spec height1
+ 6.3 cm 2
+ 20.6 cm 2 1.856 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″
Opel Insignia Sedan 2008 - 2013
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Opel
Insignia
Sedan
Gen. 1 | 2008 - 2013
Spotted in Switzerland 18″
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Rear View Car Size ComparisonVolkswagen Polo (9N) 5-door Hatchback 2001 vs. Opel Insignia (A) Sedan 2008


Dimensions & Specifications | Volkswagen Polo (9N) 5-door Hatchback 2001 is 20.6 cm narrower and 3.3 cm lower compared to Opel Insignia (A) Sedan 2008. It has 6.3 cm less ground clearance and offers 30% less cargo space.4,5

Subcompact
Size class
Mid-size
+2
389.7 cm
Length
483 cm
+93.3
165 cm
Width2
185.6 cm
+20.6
190.8 cm
Width incl. mirrors
208.4 cm
+17.6
146.5 cm
Height1
149.8 cm
+3.3
246 cm
Wheelbase
273.7 cm
+27.7
9.7 cm
Ground clearance3
16 cm
+6.3
1055 kg
Weight4,6
-- kg
5
Seats max.
5
270 l
Cargo volume EU4
520 l
+93%
1030 l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
1465 l
+43%
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Standard
Segment
Standard
€ 11930
Price EU7
€ --
$ --
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
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Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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