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2021 Volkswagen Polo

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Compare 2021 Volkswagen Polo vs 2017 Tesla Model 3

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

Dimensions

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

2021 Volkswagen Polo
2017 Tesla Model 3

4074 mm
Length
(+620) 4694 mm

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

Width inc. mirrors
2088 mm

1451 mm (+8)
Height
1443 mm

Front view

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

2021 Volkswagen Polo
2017 Tesla Model 3

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

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

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

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

5
Doors
4

5
Max. seats
5

Rear view

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

Misc.

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

2021 Volkswagen Polo
2017 Tesla Model 3

2552 mm
Wheelbase
(+323) 2875 mm

Curb weight
1730 kg

Ground clearance
140 mm

10.6 m
Turning circle

Side view

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

Frequently asked questions


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

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


Which car has more cargo space?

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


Which car seats more passengers?

2021 Volkswagen Polo: up to 5 seats 2017 Tesla Model 3: 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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