Head to head
Poseidon Blu Water 170 vs Volkswagen Golf
The Poseidon Blu Water 170 is 82cm (2.5ft) longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Length: the Poseidon Blu Water 170 is 82cm (2.5ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Poseidon Blu Water 170 | Volkswagen Golf | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 5.10m | 4,284mm |
| Beam | 2.17m | - |
| Weight | 500kg | - |
| Passenger capacity | 7 | - |
| Standard outboard | Honda BF50 LRTU (30-80HP range) | - |
| Fuel tank | 60 litre integral tank | - |
| Engines | - | 1.5 TSI 115bhp to 1.5 TSI 204bhp plug-in hybrid eHybrid |
| 0-60mph | - | 9.9 seconds (1.5 TSI), 7.2 seconds (eHybrid) |
| Seats | - | 5 |
| Boot volume | - | 273-381 litres (seats up), 1,270 litres (seats down) |
Sources: Poseidon Blu Water 170, Volkswagen Golf. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Blu Water 170 if...
- you want one that is 82cm (2.5ft) longer
A compact five-metre day boat aimed at buyers wanting a simple, towable boat for fishing or pottering along the coast. It is sold with a Honda outboard already fitted and can take a bigger engine if more speed is wanted.
Listed by
- Boatsmart - Southampton, Swanwick
Buy or hire the Golf if...
A well-known compact hatchback bought and hired as an everyday, easy-to-drive family car. The range of petrol, mild-hybrid and plug-in hybrid engines lets a hire fleet offer a cheap-to-run option without stepping down to a smaller car.
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Common questions
What is the difference between the Poseidon Blu Water 170 and the Volkswagen Golf?
The Poseidon Blu Water 170 is 82cm (2.5ft) longer. The Poseidon Blu Water 170 is a small centre-console day boat for leisure use, fishing or beach hopping; the Volkswagen Golf is a compact five-door hatchback.
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