1962 Peel P50 vs 2021 Volkswagen Polo

Peel P50

1962

Volkswagen Polo

2021

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Which is bigger, the 1962 Peel P50 or 2021 Volkswagen Polo?

Key dimensions: length, width, height

The 2021 Volkswagen Polo is about 270.4 cm longer, 71.1 cm wider, and 25.1 cm taller than the 1962 Peel P50.

Length: 1370 mm
Height: 1200 mm
Width (excluding mirrors): 1040 mm
Width (including mirrors): 1040 mm
Ground clearance: 127 mm
Wheelbase: 1090 mm

Length: 4074 mm
Height: 1451 mm
Width (excluding mirrors): 1751 mm
Width (including mirrors): —
Ground clearance: —
Wheelbase: 2552 mm

Front view

Cargo Capacity: which has more space?

Minimum and maximum cargo space

The 2021 Volkswagen Polo offers about 351 L more cargo space with the seats up (VDA seats up) than the 1962 Peel P50.

Min. cargo capacity (VDA seats up): 0 L
Max. cargo capacity (VDA seats down): 0 L
Min. cargo capacity (SAE/EPA seats up): 0 L
Max. cargo capacity (SAE/EPA seats down): 0 L

Min. cargo capacity (VDA seats up): 351 L
Max. cargo capacity (VDA seats down): —
Min. cargo capacity (SAE/EPA seats up): —
Max. cargo capacity (SAE/EPA seats down): —

Rear view

Details

Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability

The 2021 Volkswagen Polo has a wheelbase about 146.2 cm longer than the 1962 Peel P50. The 1962 Peel P50 needs about 6.1 m less space to turn than the 2021 Volkswagen Polo. The 2021 Volkswagen Polo has 4 more doors than the 1962 Peel P50. The 2021 Volkswagen Polo has 4 more seats than the 1962 Peel P50.

Doors: 1
Max. seats: 1
Turning circle: 4.6 m
Curb weight: —

Doors: 5
Max. seats: 5
Turning circle: 10.6 m
Curb weight: —

Parking space fit

Use this parking space fit visualiser to compare the 1962 Peel P50 and 2021 Volkswagen Polo against standard parking spaces in your region. Select a region to check parking bay width and length side by side for garages, driveways, and tight city car parks.

1962 Peel P50

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2021 Volkswagen Polo

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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger: the 1962 Peel P50 or the 2021 Volkswagen Polo?

The 2021 Volkswagen Polo is longer than the 1962 Peel P50 by 270.4 cm (106.5 in). The 2021 Volkswagen Polo is wider than the 1962 Peel P50 by 71.1 cm (28 in). The 2021 Volkswagen Polo is taller than the 1962 Peel P50 by 25.1 cm (9.9 in).

Which car has more cargo/boot space: the 1962 Peel P50 or the 2021 Volkswagen Polo?

The 2021 Volkswagen Polo has a VDA seats up rating of 351 L.

Does the 1962 Peel P50 or the 2021 Volkswagen Polo seat more passengers?

2021 Volkswagen Polo seats up to 5 passengers, while 1962 Peel P50 seats up to 1.

Which car is easier to maneuver/park: the 1962 Peel P50 or the 2021 Volkswagen Polo?

The 1962 Peel P50 is easier to maneuver and park, with a smaller turning circle of 4.6 m (14.9 ft) compared with 10.6 m (34.8 ft) for the 2021 Volkswagen Polo. In tight spaces, the 1962 Peel P50 is shorter overall and narrower, which makes it easier to fit and steer into parking bays.

Which car is better for city driving, the 1962 Peel P50 or the 2021 Volkswagen Polo?

The 1962 Peel P50 is better for city driving with a smaller turning circle of 4.6 m (14.9 ft) versus 10.6 m (34.8 ft) for the 2021 Volkswagen Polo. The 1962 Peel P50 is shorter at 137 cm (53.9 in) versus 407.4 cm (160.4 in) for the 2021 Volkswagen Polo, and the 1962 Peel P50 is narrower at 104 cm (40.9 in) versus 175.1 cm (68.9 in) for the 2021 Volkswagen Polo.