What are the body dimensions of the old Polo?
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The old Polo has a length of 3916mm, width of 1650mm, and height of 1465mm, with a wheelbase of 2460mm. Its body structure is a 5-door, 5-seat hatchback, equipped with a 5-speed manual transmission and a 1.4L 86 horsepower L4 engine. The maximum torque is 130Nm, and the maximum power is 63kW, with a top speed of 178km/h. The old Polo features a MacPherson strut independent front suspension and a torsion beam non-independent rear suspension. The front fascia adopts a layered design with chrome-plated air intake grille, equipped with LED headlight clusters, and the rear also features LED taillight clusters.
I remember when I used to drive the old Volkswagen Polo, its body dimensions were quite compact, around 3917mm in length, 1650mm in width, and 1465mm in height. As a commuter car, this size was particularly practical in the city—easy to park and maneuver through narrow alleys. The shorter front and rear overhangs made it quite agile to handle. However, the interior space was a bit cramped; fitting three people in the back felt tight. But the trunk size was decent, enough for daily groceries. Design-wise, its compact body made it a hot seller in the early 2000s—fuel-efficient and easy to drive. Looking back, I still miss that effortless driving feel.
Speaking of the dimensions of the old Polo, I've seen quite a few figures: 3917mm in length, 1650mm in width, and 1465mm in height. Back in its day, this car was considered a benchmark for compact cars. It's noticeably smaller than modern vehicles, but the lighter weight gives it a more direct handling feel. The downsides? The body is relatively low and narrow, making bumps over speed strips quite noticeable, and the interior space is limited. While the front seats are comfortable for long drives, the rear seats don't offer much legroom. In my opinion, this size is ideal for singles or young couples, and adding a roof-top luggage box would make it even more practical.
As the first car in the family, I remember the dimensions of the old Polo were 3917x1650x1465 mm. The height was just about 1.46 meters, making it easy to get in and out; the width of 1.65 meters ensured smooth entry and exit from parking lots; and with a length under four meters, it fit comfortably in residential parking spaces. The interior space wasn't particularly large, but the two front seats were quite spacious, and there was no pressure fitting children in the back seats, with the trunk capable of holding a stroller. The compact size naturally made it fuel-efficient, though it felt a bit light on the highway.
