2021 Volkswagen Polo vs 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan
Which is bigger, the 2021 Volkswagen Polo or 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
Measured bumper to bumper, 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan extends 46.5 cm beyond 2021 Volkswagen Polo, marking a substantial length advantage. The 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan gains you 9.1 cm in width, likely providing extra elbow room inside compared to the 2021 Volkswagen Polo, but you'll need more caution when navigating tight city streets. A 20.9 cm height difference means the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan will feel much more substantial when you're behind the wheel compared to the 2021 Volkswagen Polo. The 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan offers 12.4 cm more between the tires thanks to its wheelbase advantage, which is usually a sign of a more spacious cabin.
Measurements
Length
407.4 cm
453.9 cm (+46.5)
Height
145.1 cm
166 cm (+20.9)
Width (excluding mirrors)
175.1 cm
184.2 cm (+9.1)
Wheelbase
255.2 cm
267.6 cm (+1.2)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
407.4 cm
7.8 cm shorter than the average Hatchback
453.9 cm
1.3 cm longer than the average Crossover
Height
145.1 cm
2.8 cm shorter than the average Hatchback
166 cm
3.2 cm taller than the average Crossover
Width (excluding mirrors)
175.1 cm
1.4 cm narrower than the average Hatchback
184.2 cm
0.7 cm narrower than the average Crossover
Wheelbase
255.2 cm
3.9 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Hatchback
267.6 cm
4.8 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Crossover
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
The 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan offers a 301 L lead in the boot and a gigantic 525 L (VDA) edge with the seats down.
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
652 L (+301)
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
1,650 L (+525)
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
220.6 L per m (+67.9)
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
119.8 L per m² (+32.6)
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
652 L
207 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
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
1,650 L
142 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
DriveSize space efficiency score
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 scores compare with VDA class averages, and SAE scores compare with SAE class averages. Around 100% means in line with class average.
105%
VDA: above class average (+5%)
121%
VDA: above class average (+21%)
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
Door count is consistent across the two models, with both the 2021 Volkswagen Polo and 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan featuring 5 doors. You get the same number of seats in both models, as the 2021 Volkswagen Polo and the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan are each configured for 5 passengers. The 1.1 m turning circle difference means the 2021 Volkswagen Polo might clear a U-turn where the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan requires a bit more care. The 2021 Volkswagen Polo is a featherweight compared to the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan, which carries a huge 653 kg of additional weight.
Measurements
Doors
5
5
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
10.6 m
11.7 m (+1.1)
Curb weight
1,057 kg
1,710 kg (+653)
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
10.6 m
0.2 m larger turning circle than the average Hatchback
11.7 m
0.5 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
1,057 kg
196 kg lighter than the average Hatchback
1,710 kg
78 kg heavier than the average Crossover
DriveSize manoeuvrability score
DriveSize manoeuvrability score combines turning circle and footprint, with turning circle weighted more heavily.
Around 100% means in line with the class average; higher scores indicate better manoeuvrability relative to similar cars.
100%
0% less manoeuvrable than the average Hatchback
97%
3% less manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2021 Volkswagen Polo or 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan 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 excluding mirrors 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 (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 71 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
49.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
71 cm
2024 Volkswagen Tiguan 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 excluding mirrors 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 45 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 48 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
45 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
48 cm
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