2022 Volkswagen Virtus vs 2021 Volkswagen Polo
Which is bigger, the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus or 2021 Volkswagen Polo?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
At 48.7 cm longer, the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus sits well ahead in terms of overall length. Both cars are well-matched in width, with the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus adding only 0.1 cm to the 2021 Volkswagen Polo’s profile. The 2022 Volkswagen Virtus gains 5.6 cm in height over the 2021 Volkswagen Polo, which often translates to more generous interior headroom. They are effectively twins in terms of axle spacing, with a negligible 9.9 cm wheelbase difference.
Measurements
Length
456.1 cm (+48.7)
407.4 cm
Height
150.7 cm (+5.6)
145.1 cm
Body width
175.2 cm (+0.1)
175.1 cm
Ground clearance
17.9 cm
N/A
Wheelbase
265.1 cm (+9.9)
255.2 cm
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
8 m² (+0.9)
7.1 m²
How each car compares with its class average
Length
456.1 cm
16.8 cm shorter than the average Sedan
407.4 cm
7.8 cm shorter than the average Hatchback
Height
150.7 cm
4.9 cm taller than the average Sedan
145.1 cm
2.8 cm shorter than the average Hatchback
Body width
175.2 cm
7.8 cm narrower than the average Sedan
175.1 cm
1.4 cm narrower than the average Hatchback
Ground clearance
17.9 cm
3.9 cm more ground clearance than the average Sedan
N/A
Wheelbase
265.1 cm
13 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Sedan
255.2 cm
3.9 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Hatchback
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
8 m²
0.7 m² smaller footprint than the average Sedan
7.1 m²
0.2 m² smaller footprint than the average Hatchback
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
This is a significant split in design; the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus offers a massive 170 L advantage for your luggage, yet the 2021 Volkswagen Polo counters with a huge 75 L lead for total hauling 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.
521 L (+170)
351 L
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.
1,050 L
1,125 L (+75)
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.
154.8 L per m (+2.1)
152.7 L per m
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.
88.4 L per m² (+1.2)
87.2 L per m²
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.
521 L
46 L more cargo volume than the average Sedan
351 L
8 L more cargo volume than the average Hatchback
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.
1,050 L
Class benchmark unavailable.
1,125 L
7 L more cargo volume than the average Hatchback
DriveSize space efficiency
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 values compare with VDA class averages, and SAE values compare with SAE class averages. Positive percentages indicate more space efficiency and negative percentages indicate less.
+5%
VDA: More space efficient than the average Hatchback
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
With more doors, the 2021 Volkswagen Polo is more practical for passengers to enter and exit. There is no advantage for either model when it comes to passenger numbers, since both offer a 5-seat configuration. The vehicles have a near identical turning circle, with just a 0.5 m difference. The 2022 Volkswagen Virtus is a mere 43 kg heavier than the 2021 Volkswagen Polo, a gap that is virtually impossible to feel from the driver's seat.
Measurements
Doors
4
5 (+1)
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
10.1 m
10.6 m (+0.5)
Curb weight
1,100 kg (+43)
1,057 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
10.1 m
1 m smaller turning circle than the average Sedan
10.6 m
0.2 m larger turning circle than the average Hatchback
Curb weight
1,100 kg
422 kg lighter than the average Sedan
1,057 kg
196 kg lighter than the average Hatchback
DriveSize manoeuvrability
DriveSize manoeuvrability combines turning circle and footprint, with turning circle weighted more heavily.
A positive percentage means more manoeuvrable than the class average and a negative percentage means less manoeuvrable.
+9%
More manoeuvrable than the average Sedan
About average
About average for a Hatchback
Parking
Will the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus or 2021 Volkswagen Polo fit in a standard parking space?
2022 Volkswagen Virtus 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 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, and length clearance is 46.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
49.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
46.5 cm
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 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, and length clearance is 71 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
49.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
71 cm
Articles featuring these cars
View all
What Is Wheelbase? Car Wheelbase Meaning & Why It Matters
Learn what wheelbase means, how it affects ride comfort, handling, turning circle and interior space, and why it matters when choosing your next car.
Will Your Car Fit in a Standard Parking Space? Parking Space Sizes Explained
Find out if your car will fit in a standard parking space. Compare UK, US and international parking bay sizes, and check real vehicle fit with DriveSize.
Smallest Car in the World? Peel P50 vs Today’s City Cars (Sandero, Golf & More)
How tiny is the Peel P50? See it compared to today’s city cars including the VW Golf, Toyota Corolla, Dacia Sandero, VW Polo and ID.3 in real dimensions.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Vehicle specifications on this page are sourced from official Volkswagen documentation. Unless the page identifies a specific trim, body style, powertrain or market version, DriveSize uses manufacturer-published specifications for the base model as its default reference. DriveSize standardises the published measurements and calculates the comparisons and derived figures shown. Figures can vary by market, model year, trim, powertrain, wheels, tyres and measurement method. How DriveSize sources and calculates these figures.