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2017 Tesla Model 3

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Compare 2017 Tesla Model 3 vs 2021 Volkswagen Polo

2017 Tesla Model 3 side view comparison
2021 Volkswagen Polo side view comparison
2017 Tesla Model 34694 mm
2021 Volkswagen Polo4074 mm

Dimensions

The 2017 Tesla Model 3 is about 620 mm longer and 98 mm wider than the 2021 Volkswagen Polo, while the 2021 Volkswagen Polo is about 8 mm taller than the 2017 Tesla Model 3.

2017 Tesla Model 3
2021 Volkswagen Polo

4694 mm (+620)
Length
4074 mm

1849 mm (+98)
Width exc. mirrors
1751 mm

2088 mm
Width inc. mirrors

1443 mm
Height
(+8) 1451 mm

Front view

2017 Tesla Model 3 — Front view
2021 Volkswagen Polo — Front view

Capacity

The 2017 Tesla Model 3 offers about 191 L more cargo space with the seats up and 626 L more cargo space with the seats folded than the 2021 Volkswagen Polo. The 2021 Volkswagen Polo has one more door than the 2017 Tesla Model 3. Both models have 5 seats.

2017 Tesla Model 3
2021 Volkswagen Polo

542 L (+191)
Min. cargo capacity (global - seats up)
351 L

977 L (+626)
Max. cargo capacity (global - seats down)
351 L

542 L
Min. cargo capacity (USA - seats up)

977 L
Max. cargo capacity (USA - seats down)

4
Doors
5

5
Max. seats
5

Rear view

2017 Tesla Model 3 — Rear view
2021 Volkswagen Polo — Rear view

Misc.

The 2017 Tesla Model 3 has a wheelbase about 323 mm longer than the 2021 Volkswagen Polo.

2017 Tesla Model 3
2021 Volkswagen Polo

2875 mm (+323)
Wheelbase
2552 mm

1730 kg
Curb weight

140 mm
Ground clearance

Turning circle
10.6 m

Side view

2017 Tesla Model 3 — Side view
2021 Volkswagen Polo — Side view

Frequently asked questions


How do the dimensions of the 2017 Tesla Model 3 compare with the 2021 Volkswagen Polo?

Length: 2017 Tesla Model 3 4,694 mm; 2021 Volkswagen Polo 4,074 mm. 2017 Tesla Model 3 is longer by 620 mm. Width (excluding mirrors): 2017 Tesla Model 3 1,849 mm; 2021 Volkswagen Polo 1,751 mm. 2017 Tesla Model 3 is wider by 98 mm. Height: 2017 Tesla Model 3 1,443 mm; 2021 Volkswagen Polo 1,451 mm. 2021 Volkswagen Polo is taller by 8 mm.


Which car has more cargo space?

2017 Tesla Model 3: at least 542 L and up to 977 L 2021 Volkswagen Polo: at least 351 L 2017 Tesla Model 3 offers about 626 L more space.


Which car seats more passengers?

2017 Tesla Model 3: up to 5 seats 2021 Volkswagen Polo: up to 5 seats Seating capacity is identical.


Which car weighs more?

2017 Tesla Model 3: around 1,730 kg


Which car is easier to maneuver?

2021 Volkswagen Polo: 10.6 m

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