Size comparison · drawn to scale
Volkswagen Polo VI vs Skoda Rapid NH: size comparison
- Length Rapid NH 430 mm1 ft 5 in longer
- Width Polo VI 45 mm2 in wider
- Height Rapid NH 23 mm0.9 in taller
Car 1 blue, solid outline
Car 2 coral, dashed outline
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Scale about 1:20 on a desktop screen · grid 500 mm1 ft · in Overlay both cars start at the front bumper Side view: dashed lines mark the axles Front view: width without mirrors Top view: footprint on the road
Dimensions and difference
The Polo VI is 430 mm1 ft 5 in shorter, 45 mm2 in wider and 23 mm0.9 in lower than the Rapid NH. Its wheelbase is 38 mm1 in shorter.
| Dimension | Polo VI | Rapid NH | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,053 mm13 ft 4 in13 ft 4 in4,053 mm | 4,483 mm14 ft 8 in14 ft 8 in4,483 mm | −430 mm−1 ft 5 in −9.6% |
| Width | 1,751 mm5 ft 9 in5 ft 9 in1,751 mm | 1,706 mm5 ft 7 in5 ft 7 in1,706 mm | +45 mm+2 in +2.6% |
| Height | 1,438 mm4 ft 9 in4 ft 9 in1,438 mm | 1,461 mm4 ft 10 in4 ft 10 in1,461 mm | −23 mm−0.9 in −1.6% |
| Wheelbase | 2,564 mm8 ft 5 in8 ft 5 in2,564 mm | 2,602 mm8 ft 6 in8 ft 6 in2,602 mm | −38 mm−1 in −1.5% |
| Footprint | 7.10 m²76.4 sq ft76.4 sq ft7.10 m² | 7.65 m²82.3 sq ft82.3 sq ft7.65 m² | −0.55 m²−5.9 sq ft −7.2% |
| Boot | 351 L12.4 cu ft12.4 cu ft351 L | Not in our catalog yet | - |
| Kerb weight | 1,105–1,375 kg2,436–3,031 lb2,436–3,031 lb1,105–1,375 kg | Not in our catalog yet | - |
Width without mirrors. Figures come from the catalog version pages; the drawing uses the same numbers. Body outlines are generic for the body type - proportions are exact, styling is not. Weight difference compares the lightest versions.
Garage and parking
A typical single garage is about 5.5 × 3.0 m18 ft 1 in × 9 ft 10 in inside; a parking bay about 5.0 × 2.5 m16 ft 5 in × 8 ft 2 in. Room to open a door: about 600 mm2 ft each side.
Polo VI
- Single garage
- Fits 1,447 mm4 ft 9 in to spare in length, 625 mm2 ft 1 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 947 mm3 ft 1 in to spare in length, 375 mm1 ft 3 in each side
Rapid NH
- Single garage
- Fits 1,017 mm3 ft 4 in to spare in length, 647 mm2 ft 1 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 517 mm1 ft 8 in to spare in length, 397 mm1 ft 4 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Volkswagen Polo VI or the Skoda Rapid NH?
The Skoda Rapid NH is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The Polo VI is 430 mm shorter, 45 mm wider and 23 mm lower than the Rapid NH. Its wheelbase is 38 mm shorter.
Will the Volkswagen Polo VI and the Skoda Rapid NH fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Volkswagen Polo VI fits with room to open the doors (1,447 mm to spare in length, 625 mm each side). The Skoda Rapid NH fits with room to open the doors (1,017 mm to spare in length, 647 mm each side). Widths are without mirrors; check your own garage with our garage checker.
Drawn to one scale
Both cars use the same millimetre grid, so a longer bonnet or a taller roof shows exactly as it is.
Wheels at the real wheelbase
Dashed lines mark the axles. In Overlay both cars start at the front bumper; car 2 has a dashed outline.
Will it fit my garage?
Switch to Top view, or to feet and inches if your garage plan is in feet. Allow about 600 mm (2 ft) for opening the doors.

