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2021 Volkswagen Polo

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2020 Toyota Highlander

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Compare 2021 Volkswagen Polo vs 2020 Toyota Highlander

2020 Toyota Highlander side view comparison
2021 Volkswagen Polo side view comparison
2021 Volkswagen Polo4074 mm
2020 Toyota Highlander4950 mm

Dimensions

The 2020 Toyota Highlander is about 876 mm longer, 179 mm wider, and 279 mm taller than the 2021 Volkswagen Polo.

2021 Volkswagen Polo
2020 Toyota Highlander

4074 mm
Length
(+876) 4950 mm

1751 mm
Width exc. mirrors
(+179) 1930 mm

Width inc. mirrors

1451 mm
Height
(+279) 1730 mm

Front view

2021 Volkswagen Polo — Front view
2020 Toyota Highlander — Front view

Capacity

The 2020 Toyota Highlander offers about 102 L more cargo space with the seats up and 102 L more cargo space with the seats folded than the 2021 Volkswagen Polo. Both models have 5 doors. The 2020 Toyota Highlander has 3 more seats than the 2021 Volkswagen Polo.

2021 Volkswagen Polo
2020 Toyota Highlander

351 L
Min. cargo capacity (global - seats up)
(+102) 453 L

351 L
Max. cargo capacity (global - seats down)
(+102) 453 L

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

Max. cargo capacity (USA - seats down)

5
Doors
5

5
Max. seats
8

Rear view

2021 Volkswagen Polo — Rear view
2020 Toyota Highlander — Rear view

Misc.

The 2020 Toyota Highlander has a wheelbase about 298 mm longer than the 2021 Volkswagen Polo. The 2021 Volkswagen Polo needs about 0.8 m less space to turn than the 2020 Toyota Highlander.

2021 Volkswagen Polo
2020 Toyota Highlander

2552 mm
Wheelbase
(+298) 2850 mm

Curb weight
1880 kg

Ground clearance
203 mm

10.6 m
Turning circle
(+0.8) 11.4 m

Side view

2021 Volkswagen Polo — Side view
2020 Toyota Highlander — Side view

Frequently asked questions


How do the dimensions of the 2021 Volkswagen Polo compare with the 2020 Toyota Highlander?

Length: 2021 Volkswagen Polo 4,074 mm; 2020 Toyota Highlander 4,950 mm. 2020 Toyota Highlander is longer by 876 mm. Width (excluding mirrors): 2021 Volkswagen Polo 1,751 mm; 2020 Toyota Highlander 1,930 mm. 2020 Toyota Highlander is wider by 179 mm. Height: 2021 Volkswagen Polo 1,451 mm; 2020 Toyota Highlander 1,730 mm. 2020 Toyota Highlander is taller by 279 mm.


Which car has more cargo space?

2021 Volkswagen Polo: at least 351 L 2020 Toyota Highlander: at least 453 L 2020 Toyota Highlander offers about 102 L more space.


Which car seats more passengers?

2021 Volkswagen Polo: up to 5 seats 2020 Toyota Highlander: up to 8 seats 2020 Toyota Highlander carries more passengers.


Which car weighs more?

2020 Toyota Highlander: around 1,880 kg


Which car is easier to maneuver?

2021 Volkswagen Polo: 10.6 m 2020 Toyota Highlander: 11.4 m 2021 Volkswagen Polo should feel easier to manoeuvre by about 0.8 m.

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