Short answer: the Volkswagen Golf Mk8 (2019) is bigger — it is 20.8 cm longer, 3.8 cm wider and 3.2 cm taller than the Volkswagen Polo Mk6 (2017).
Volkswagen Golf Mk8 vs Volkswagen Polo Mk6
Dimensions may vary by trim, market and model year. For guidance only — check with the manufacturer before you buy. Sources are listed on each car's page.
Volkswagen Golf Mk8 (2019) vs Volkswagen Polo Mk6 (2017): the differences
- The Volkswagen Golf Mk8 (2019) is 20.8 cm longer, 3.8 cm wider and 3.2 cm taller than the Volkswagen Polo Mk6 (2017).
- Its wheelbase is 262 cm against 255.2 cm (6.8 cm longer).
- Boot space with the seats up is 381 litres in the Volkswagen Golf Mk8 (2019) and 351 litres in the Volkswagen Polo Mk6 (2017) (30 litres more).
Will they fit? UK parking bay and garage
| Car | Parking bay 4.8 × 2.4 m | Single garage, 7 ft door | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Golf Mk8 (2019) | Fits comfortably | Fits, but tight | check my garage |
| Volkswagen Polo Mk6 (2017) | Fits comfortably | Fits, but tight | check my garage |
Assumes a UK standard parking bay of 4.8 × 2.4 m and a typical UK single garage of 4.8 × 2.4 m inside (2.1 m high) with a 7 ft × 6 ft 6 in (213 × 198 cm) up-and-over door. Where we have no width-with-mirrors figure we add 20 cm to the body width. “Comfortably” leaves about 60 cm to walk round and open a door; “tight” means it goes in but getting out is awkward. Garages and bays vary a lot — measure yours and use the garage fit checker. For guidance only.
See the full specifications and sources: Volkswagen Golf Mk8 (2019) · Volkswagen Polo Mk6 (2017). Dimensions may vary by trim, market and model year.