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Background grid Citroën C3 Hatchback 2009-2016 Volkswagen Polo Hatchback 2005-2009
Spec height1 1.51 m 2 
+ 4.3 cm
1 1.467 m Spec height1
+ 2.5 cm 2 3.941 m Spec length
1 3.916 m Spec length
Front wheels
Center wheels
Rear wheels
Front bumper
Center cars
Rear bumper
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Volkswagen Polo 5-door Hatchback 2005 - 2009
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Volkswagen
Polo
5-door Hatchback
Gen. 4.1 | 2005 - 2009
Spotted in Switzerland 14″ Mirrored image
Citroën C3 5-door Hatchback 2009 - 2016
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Citroën
C3
5-door Hatchback
2009 - 2016
Spotted in Switzerland 15″
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Side View Car Size ComparisonVolkswagen Polo (9N) 5-door Hatchback 2005 vs. Citroën C3 5-door Hatchback 2009


Dimensions & Specifications | Volkswagen Polo (9N) 5-door Hatchback 2005 is 2.5 cm shorter and 4.3 cm lower compared to Citroën C3 5-door Hatchback 2009

Subcompact
Size class
Subcompact
391.6 cm
Length
394.1 cm
+2.5
165 cm
Width2
172.8 cm
+7.8
193.5 cm
Width incl. mirrors
-- cm
146.7 cm
Height1
151 cm
+4.3
246.6 cm
Wheelbase
246.6 cm
9.7 cm
Ground clearance3
-- cm
1055 kg
Weight4,6
-- kg
5
Seats max.
5
270 l
Cargo volume EU4
-- l
1030 l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Standard
Segment
Standard
€ 12618
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).
cm
inch
Quick Facts
3069003
Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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