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2021 Volkswagen Polo

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Compare 2021 Volkswagen Polo vs 2016 Tesla Model S

2016 Tesla Model S side view comparison
2021 Volkswagen Polo side view comparison
2021 Volkswagen Polo4074 mm
2016 Tesla Model S4970 mm

Dimensions

The 2021 Volkswagen Polo is about 6 mm taller than the 2016 Tesla Model S, while the 2016 Tesla Model S is about 896 mm longer and 213 mm wider than the 2021 Volkswagen Polo.

2021 Volkswagen Polo
2016 Tesla Model S

4074 mm
Length
(+896) 4970 mm

1751 mm
Width exc. mirrors
(+213) 1964 mm

Width inc. mirrors
2189 mm

1451 mm (+6)
Height
1445 mm

Front view

2021 Volkswagen Polo — Front view
2016 Tesla Model S — Front view

Capacity

The 2016 Tesla Model S offers about 513 L more cargo space with the seats up and 1354 L more cargo space with the seats folded than the 2021 Volkswagen Polo. The 2021 Volkswagen Polo has one more door than the 2016 Tesla Model S. Both models have 5 seats.

2021 Volkswagen Polo
2016 Tesla Model S

351 L
Min. cargo capacity (global - seats up)
(+513) 864 L

351 L
Max. cargo capacity (global - seats down)
(+1354) 1705 L

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

Max. cargo capacity (USA - seats down)
1705 L

5
Doors
4

5
Max. seats
5

Rear view

2021 Volkswagen Polo — Rear view
2016 Tesla Model S — Rear view

Misc.

The 2016 Tesla Model S has a wheelbase about 408 mm longer than the 2021 Volkswagen Polo. The 2021 Volkswagen Polo needs about 1.7 m less space to turn than the 2016 Tesla Model S.

2021 Volkswagen Polo
2016 Tesla Model S

2552 mm
Wheelbase
(+408) 2960 mm

Curb weight
2100 kg

Ground clearance
117 mm

10.6 m
Turning circle
(+1.7) 12.3 m

Side view

2021 Volkswagen Polo — Side view
2016 Tesla Model S — Side view

Frequently asked questions


How do the dimensions of the 2021 Volkswagen Polo compare with the 2016 Tesla Model S?

Length: 2021 Volkswagen Polo 4,074 mm; 2016 Tesla Model S 4,970 mm. 2016 Tesla Model S is longer by 896 mm. Width (excluding mirrors): 2021 Volkswagen Polo 1,751 mm; 2016 Tesla Model S 1,964 mm. 2016 Tesla Model S is wider by 213 mm. Height: 2021 Volkswagen Polo 1,451 mm; 2016 Tesla Model S 1,445 mm. 2021 Volkswagen Polo is taller by 6 mm.


Which car has more cargo space?

2021 Volkswagen Polo: at least 351 L 2016 Tesla Model S: at least 864 L and up to 1,705 L 2016 Tesla Model S offers about 1,354 L more space.


Which car seats more passengers?

2021 Volkswagen Polo: up to 5 seats 2016 Tesla Model S: up to 5 seats Seating capacity is identical.


Which car weighs more?

2016 Tesla Model S: around 2,100 kg


Which car is easier to maneuver?

2021 Volkswagen Polo: 10.6 m 2016 Tesla Model S: 12.3 m 2021 Volkswagen Polo should feel easier to manoeuvre by about 1.7 m.

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