2021 Volkswagen Polo vs 2023 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports
Which is bigger, the 2021 Volkswagen Polo or 2023 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
The 57.6 cm length difference creates a clear divide in front-to-rear dimensions. There’s a marginal 3.9 cm width difference; the 2023 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is effectively the same width as the 2021 Volkswagen Polo for all practical purposes. Passenger headroom is likely to be comparable in both vehicles, as the 2023 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is only 0.9 cm taller than the 2021 Volkswagen Polo. The 2023 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports has a 14.8 cm longer wheelbase, which often translates to extra "stretch-out" room in the back.
Measurements
Length
407.4 cm
465 cm (+57.6)
Height
145.1 cm
146 cm (+0.9)
Body width
175.1 cm
179 cm (+3.9)
Ground clearance
N/A
13.5 cm
Wheelbase
255.2 cm
270 cm (+14.8)
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
7.1 m²
8.3 m² (+1.2)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
407.4 cm
7.8 cm shorter than the average Hatchback
465 cm
9.5 cm shorter than the average Estate
Height
145.1 cm
2.8 cm shorter than the average Hatchback
146 cm
1.3 cm shorter than the average Estate
Body width
175.1 cm
1.4 cm narrower than the average Hatchback
179 cm
5.1 cm narrower than the average Estate
Ground clearance
N/A
13.5 cm
0.2 cm less ground clearance than the average Estate
Wheelbase
255.2 cm
3.9 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Hatchback
270 cm
7.7 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Estate
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
7.1 m²
0.2 m² smaller footprint than the average Hatchback
8.3 m²
0.4 m² smaller footprint than the average Estate
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
The 2023 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports essentially has enough additional boot space with the seats up to fit several moving boxes thanks to that 245 L (VDA) gap. The 2021 Volkswagen Polo has 1,125 L (VDA) of cargo space with its seats down, which is way above average compared to the class average for hatchback.
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.
351 L
596 L (+245)
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.
1,125 L
N/A
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.
152.7 L per m
N/A
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.
87.2 L per m²
N/A
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.
351 L
8 L more cargo volume than the average Hatchback
596 L
48 L more cargo volume than the average Estate
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.
1,125 L
7 L more cargo volume than the average Hatchback
N/A
DriveSize space efficiency
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 values compare with VDA class averages, and SAE values compare with SAE class averages. Positive percentages indicate more space efficiency and negative percentages indicate less.
+5%
VDA: More space efficient than the average Hatchback
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
Both the 2023 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports and 2021 Volkswagen Polo feature a 5-door configuration, offering the same level of accessibility for passengers. In terms of passenger capacity, there is no difference here, with both vehicles providing a maximum of 5 seats. The maneuverability is nearly the same, with the 2023 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports holding a slim 0.2 m turning circle advantage. A 343 kg gap in curb weight is considerable, with the 2023 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports likely to feel more substantial to drive than the 2021 Volkswagen Polo, especially under braking and when changing direction.
Measurements
Doors
5
5
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
10.6 m (+0.2)
10.4 m
Curb weight
1,057 kg
1,400 kg (+343)
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
10.6 m
0.2 m larger turning circle than the average Hatchback
10.4 m
0.8 m smaller turning circle than the average Estate
Curb weight
1,057 kg
196 kg lighter than the average Hatchback
1,400 kg
195 kg lighter than the average Estate
DriveSize manoeuvrability
DriveSize manoeuvrability combines turning circle and footprint, with turning circle weighted more heavily.
A positive percentage means more manoeuvrable than the class average and a negative percentage means less manoeuvrable.
About average
About average for a Hatchback
+7%
More manoeuvrable than the average Estate
Parking
Will the 2021 Volkswagen Polo or 2023 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports fit in a standard parking space?
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 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, and length clearance is 71 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
49.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
71 cm
2023 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports 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 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 48 cm per side, and length clearance is 42.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
48 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
42.5 cm
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