1962 Peel P50 vs 2021 Volkswagen Polo
Which is bigger, the 1962 Peel P50 or 2021 Volkswagen Polo?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
The 2021 Volkswagen Polo is over 270.2 cm longer than the 1962 Peel P50, which is an enormous difference in length. The 2021 Volkswagen Polo is a massive 76 cm wider than the 1962 Peel P50, highlighting a complete shift in vehicle purpose and design. There is a staggering 25.1 cm between their rooflines, with the 2021 Volkswagen Polo looming high above the 1962 Peel P50. The 2021 Volkswagen Polo is in a league of its own, with a wheelbase that is 135.2 cm longer than the 1962 Peel P50.
Measurements
Length
137.2 cm
407.4 cm (+270.2)
Height
120 cm
145.1 cm (+25.1)
Width (excluding mirrors)
99.1 cm
175.1 cm (+76)
Ground clearance
12.7 cm
N/A (+135.2)
Wheelbase
120 cm
255.2 cm (+5.8)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
137.2 cm
161.7 cm shorter than the average Microcar
407.4 cm
7.8 cm shorter than the average Hatchback
Height
120 cm
36 cm shorter than the average Microcar
145.1 cm
2.8 cm shorter than the average Hatchback
Width (excluding mirrors)
99.1 cm
48.2 cm narrower than the average Microcar
175.1 cm
1.4 cm narrower than the average Hatchback
Ground clearance
12.7 cm
1.5 cm less ground clearance than the average Microcar
N/A
Wheelbase
120 cm
86.7 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Microcar
255.2 cm
3.9 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Hatchback
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
The 2021 Volkswagen Polo offers a known 0 L (VDA) cargo capacity with its seats up, which is average for microcar vehicles. The 2021 Volkswagen Polo provides a way above average 1,125 L for the microcar segment for cargo space with the seats down.
Measurements
Standard cargo capacity (VDA)
The standard cargo capacity using VDA, the method commonly used globally.
This is the manufacturer's normal published figure; it does not imply a particular seat configuration.
N/A
351 L
Largest cargo capacity (VDA)
The largest cargo capacity using VDA, the method commonly used globally.
If only one VDA figure is published, the standard and largest values are the same.
N/A
1,125 L
Cargo space vs length
This DriveSize metric divides blended cargo volume by overall vehicle length.
Blended cargo uses 65% of the standard figure and 35% of the largest figure, using VDA where available and SAE otherwise.
N/A
152.7 L per m
Cargo space vs footprint
This DriveSize metric divides blended cargo volume by footprint.
Blended cargo uses 65% of the standard figure and 35% of the largest figure, using VDA where available and SAE otherwise.
It helps show how efficiently a car turns exterior area into usable cargo space.
N/A
87.2 L per m²
How each car compares with its class average
Standard cargo capacity (VDA)
The standard cargo capacity using VDA, the method commonly used globally.
This is the manufacturer's normal published figure; it does not imply a particular seat configuration.
N/A
351 L
8 L more cargo volume than the average Hatchback
Largest cargo capacity (VDA)
The largest cargo capacity using VDA, the method commonly used globally.
If only one VDA figure is published, the standard and largest values are the same.
N/A
1,125 L
7 L more cargo volume than the average Hatchback
DriveSize space efficiency score
DriveSize space efficiency compares blended cargo volume per square meter of footprint with the class average.
Blended cargo uses 65% of the standard figure and 35% of the largest figure within the selected cargo measurement method.
VDA scores compare with VDA class averages, and SAE scores compare with SAE class averages. Around 100% means in line with class average.
105%
VDA: above class average (+5%)
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
With more doors, the 2021 Volkswagen Polo is more practical for passengers to enter and exit. With a 4-seat advantage, the 2021 Volkswagen Polo is clearly built to carry far larger groups than the 1962 Peel P50. The 1962 Peel P50 is in a different league of agility, requiring a massive 6.94 m less space to turn than the 2021 Volkswagen Polo. We’re talking about a 998 kg weight shift, which places these two vehicles in completely different worlds of physics.
Measurements
Doors
1
5 (+4)
Max. seats
1
5 (+4)
Turning circle
3.7 m
10.6 m (+6.9)
Curb weight
59 kg
1,057 kg (+998)
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
3.7 m
4.6 m smaller turning circle than the average Microcar
10.6 m
0.2 m larger turning circle than the average Hatchback
Curb weight
59 kg
643 kg lighter than the average Microcar
1,057 kg
196 kg lighter than the average Hatchback
DriveSize manoeuvrability score
DriveSize manoeuvrability score combines turning circle and footprint, with turning circle weighted more heavily.
Around 100% means in line with the class average; higher scores indicate better manoeuvrability relative to similar cars.
102%
2% more manoeuvrable than the average Microcar
100%
0% less manoeuvrable than the average Hatchback
Parking
Will the 1962 Peel P50 or 2021 Volkswagen Polo fit in a standard parking space?
1962 Peel P50 parking fit score
DriveSize compares the car's width and length with typical parking-space sizes by region.
Vehicle dimensions are rounded up and available side or length clearance is rounded down.
Side clearance is based on body width excluding mirrors where available; real spaces can vary because of mirrors, walls, pillars, kerbs, bay markings, and nearby cars.
For an average USA / Canada space: body side clearance is 87.5 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 206 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
87.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
206 cm
2021 Volkswagen Polo parking fit score
DriveSize compares the car's width and length with typical parking-space sizes by region.
Vehicle dimensions are rounded up and available side or length clearance is rounded down.
Side clearance is based on body width excluding mirrors where available; real spaces can vary because of mirrors, walls, pillars, kerbs, bay markings, and nearby cars.
For an average USA / Canada space: body side clearance is 49.5 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 71 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
49.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
71 cm
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