2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate vs 2021 Volkswagen Polo

Volkswagen Golf

2024 Estate

Volkswagen Polo

2021

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Which is bigger, the 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate or 2021 Volkswagen Polo?

Key dimensions: length, width, height

The 2024 Volkswagen Golf is about 55.7 cm longer, 3.8 cm wider, and 3.6 cm taller than the 2021 Volkswagen Polo.

Length: 4631 mm
Height: 1487 mm
Width (excluding mirrors): 1789 mm
Width (including mirrors): —
Ground clearance: —
Wheelbase: 2686 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 2024 Volkswagen Golf offers about 260 L more cargo space with the seats up (VDA seats up) than the 2021 Volkswagen Polo.

Min. cargo capacity (VDA seats up): 611 L
Max. cargo capacity (VDA seats down): 1642 L
Min. cargo capacity (SAE/EPA seats up): —
Max. cargo capacity (SAE/EPA seats down): —

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 2024 Volkswagen Golf has a wheelbase about 13.4 cm longer than the 2021 Volkswagen Polo. The 2021 Volkswagen Polo needs about 0.7 m less space to turn than the 2024 Volkswagen Golf. Both models have 5 doors. Both models have 5 seats.

Doors: 5
Max. seats: 5
Turning circle: 11.3 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 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate 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.

2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate

Space width

Car width (exc. mirrors)

Space length

Car length

2021 Volkswagen Polo

Space width

Car width (exc. mirrors)

Space length

Car length

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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger: the 2024 Volkswagen Golf or the 2021 Volkswagen Polo?

The 2024 Volkswagen Golf is longer than the 2021 Volkswagen Polo by 55.7 cm (21.9 in). The 2024 Volkswagen Golf is wider than the 2021 Volkswagen Polo by 3.8 cm (1.5 in). The 2024 Volkswagen Golf is taller than the 2021 Volkswagen Polo by 3.6 cm (1.4 in).

Which car has more cargo/boot space: the 2024 Volkswagen Golf or the 2021 Volkswagen Polo?

Based on the VDA seats-up rating, the 2024 Volkswagen Golf has 260 L more cargo/boot space than the 2021 Volkswagen Polo.

Does the 2024 Volkswagen Golf or the 2021 Volkswagen Polo seat more passengers?

The 2024 Volkswagen Golf and the 2021 Volkswagen Polo both seat up to 5 passengers.

Which car is easier to maneuver/park: the 2024 Volkswagen Golf or the 2021 Volkswagen Polo?

The 2021 Volkswagen Polo is easier to maneuver and park, with a smaller turning circle of 10.6 m (34.8 ft) compared with 11.3 m (37.1 ft) for the 2024 Volkswagen Golf. In tight spaces, the 2021 Volkswagen Polo is shorter overall and narrower, which makes it easier to fit and steer into parking bays.

Which car is better for city driving, the 2024 Volkswagen Golf or the 2021 Volkswagen Polo?

The 2021 Volkswagen Polo is better for city driving with a smaller turning circle of 10.6 m (34.8 ft) versus 11.3 m (37.1 ft) for the 2024 Volkswagen Golf. The 2021 Volkswagen Polo is shorter at 407.4 cm (160.4 in) versus 463.1 cm (182.3 in) for the 2024 Volkswagen Golf, and the 2021 Volkswagen Polo is narrower at 175.1 cm (68.9 in) versus 178.9 cm (70.4 in) for the 2024 Volkswagen Golf.