Volkswagen Polo
Date of manufacture
2014 – 2017 (Three-door hatchback)
2014 – 2017 (Five-door hatchback)
Platform
Volkswagen Group PQ25
Manufacturing locations
Pamplona, Spain
Pune, India
Kaluga, Russia
Shanghai, People's Republic of China
Designer
Walter de Silva
Tags
B-segment
German cars
The Volkswagen Polo is available as a three-door and five-door hatchback, which has been produced since 2014 in countries such as Spain, India, Russia and the People's Republic of China. This car is built on the Volkswagen Group PQ25 platform and offers petrol and diesel engines. The most powerful model is the 1.8 TSI GTI with 141 kW, which reaches a maximum speed of 236 km/h. The most economical model, the 1.4 TDI BMT, has a combined consumption of 3.4 l/100 km and CO2 emissions of 88 g/km. The luggage compartment of the three-door hatchback has a volume of 204 l, while the five-door version offers 280 l of luggage volume. The Polo underwent EURONCAP safety tests in 2009 and received a rating of 5 out of 5.
Car body style
Three-door hatchback
after upgrade (facelift)
Date of manufacture
2014 – 2017Internal designation
6C Engine size
Five-door hatchback
after upgrade (facelift)
Date of manufacture
2014 – 2017Internal designation
6C 
Technical data
Three-door hatchback
| 1.8 TSI GTI | 1.8 TSI GTI | |||||
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| Date of sale | - | - | ||||
| Engine type | Ignition supercharged | Ignition supercharged | ||||
| Number of cylinders/valves | 4/16 | 4/16 | ||||
| Engine displacement [cm³] | 1798 | 1798 | ||||
| Maximum output / speed [kW/min-1] | 141/4300-6200 | 141/5400-6200 | ||||
| Maximum torque [Nm/min-1] | 320/1450-4200 | 250/1250-4200 | ||||
| Bore and stroke [mm x mm] | 82,5 x 84,2 | 82,5 x 84,2 | ||||
| Compression ratio | 9,6:1 | 9,6:1 | ||||
| Oil volume [l] | - | - | ||||
| Coolant volume [l] | - | - | ||||
| Technical specifications |
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| Drive axle | Front | Front | ||||
| Gearbox | 6 gear manual | 7 gear automatic | ||||
| Drive specifications | - |
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| Top speed [km/h] | 236 | 236 | ||||
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h [s] | 6.7 | 6.7 | ||||
| Acceleration 0–80 km/h [s] | - | - | ||||
| Acceleration 80–120 km/h [s] | - | - | ||||
| City [l] | 7.6 | 7.2 | ||||
| Out of town [l] | 5.1 | 4.7 | ||||
| Combined [l] | 6.0 | 5.6 | ||||
| CO2 emissions [g/km] | 139 | 129 | ||||
| Emission standard | EU6 | EU6 | ||||
| Standard for fuel consumption measurement | - | - | ||||
| Energy class | - | - | ||||
| Stationary vehicle noise [dB] | - | - | ||||
| Driving noise [dB] | - | - | ||||
| Standby weight [kg] | 1272 | 1280 | ||||
| Overall weight [kg] | 1710 | 1710 | ||||
| Maximum trailer weight unbraked/braked [kg] | 1100/1200 | 1100/1200 | ||||
| Maximum front/rear axle load [kg] | - | - | ||||
| Maximum vertical load on the tow bar [kg] | - | - | ||||
| Maximum load on roof/carrier [kg] | 75/- | 75/- | ||||
| Boot volume [l] | 204 | 204 | ||||
| Boot volume with rear seats folded to the edge of the seats/ceiling [l] | -/882 | -/882 | ||||
| Boot length [mm] | 633 | 633 | ||||
| Boot length with rear seats folded [mm] | 1341 | 1341 | ||||
| Boot width between wheels/max [mm] | 942/- | 942/- | ||||
| Boot height to headliner/ceiling [mm] | 560/820 | 560/820 | ||||
| Loading edge height [mm] | - | - | ||||
| Height of the open boot door [mm] | 1989 | 1989 | ||||
| Boot opening height [mm] | - | - | ||||
| Boot opening width min/max [mm] | - | - | ||||
| Number of doors | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Fuel tank volume [l] | 45 | 45 | ||||
| AdBlue tank volume [l] | - | - | ||||
| Air resistance [Cd] | - | - | ||||
| Front suspension | MacPherson | MacPherson | ||||
| Rear suspension | twist beam axle with trailing arms and torsion bar | twist beam axle with trailing arms and torsion bar | ||||
| Tyre dimensions front | 215/40 R 17 | 215/40 R 17 | ||||
| Tyre dimensions rear | 215/40 R 17 | 215/40 R 17 | ||||
| Wheel size front | 7.5J x 17 | 7.5J x 17 | ||||
| Wheel size rear | 7.5J x 17 | 7.5J x 17 | ||||
| Brake dimensions front | - | - | ||||
| Brake dimensions rear | - | - | ||||
| Steering | - | - | ||||
| Number of steering wheel turns | - | - | ||||
| Turning diameter track/circumference [m] | 10.6/- | 10.6/- | ||||
| Overall length [mm] | 3983 | 3983 | ||||
| Overall width without/including mirrors [mm] | 1682/1901 | 1682/1901 | ||||
| Overall height [mm] | 1450 | 1450 | ||||
| Wheelbase [mm] | 2468 | 2468 | ||||
| Front wheel track [mm] | 1443 | 1443 | ||||
| Rear wheel track [mm] | 1437 | 1437 | ||||
| Forward overhang [mm] | - | - | ||||
| Rear overhang [mm] | - | - | ||||
| Clearance [mm] | 140 | 140 | ||||
| Wading depth [mm] | - | - | ||||
| Approach angle front [°] | - | - | ||||
| Approach angle rear [°] | - | - | ||||
| Transition angle [°] | - | - | ||||
| Climbing rate [°] | - | - | ||||
| Maximum side tilt [°] | - | - | ||||
| Headroom front [mm] | 1004 | 1004 | ||||
| Headroom rear [mm] | 943 | 943 | ||||
| Front elbow/shoulder width [mm] | 1386/- | 1386/- | ||||
| Rear elbow/shoulder width [mm] | 1384/- | 1384/- | ||||
| Legroom front knees/total [mm] | - | - | ||||
| Legroom rear knees/total [mm] | - | - |
Five-door hatchback
| 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.2 TSI BMT | 1.2 TSI BMT | 1.2 TSI BMT | 1.2 TSI BMT | |
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| Date of sale | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Engine type | Petrol | Petrol | Ignition supercharged | Ignition supercharged | Ignition supercharged | Ignition supercharged |
| Number of cylinders/valves | 3/12 | 3/12 | 4/16 | 4/16 | 4/16 | 4/16 |
| Engine displacement [cm³] | 999 | 999 | 1197 | 1197 | 1197 | 1197 |
| Maximum output / speed [kW/min-1] | 44/5000-6000 | 55/6200 | 66/4800 | 66/4800 | 81/4600-5600 | 81/4600-5600 |
| Maximum torque [Nm/min-1] | 95/3000-4300 | 95/3000-4300 | 160/1400-3500 | 160/1400-3500 | 175/1400-4000 | 175/1400-4000 |
| Bore and stroke [mm x mm] | 74,5 x 76,4 | 74,5 x 76,4 | 71,0 x 75,6 | 71,0 x 75,6 | 71,0 x 75,6 | 71,0 x 75,6 |
| Compression ratio | 10,5:1 | 10,5:1 | 10,0:1 | 10,0:1 | 10,5:1 | 10,5:1 |
| Oil volume [l] | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Coolant volume [l] | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Technical specifications |
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| Drive axle | Front | Front | Front | Front | Front | Front |
| Gearbox | 5 gear manual | 5 gear manual | 5 gear manual | 7 gear automatic | 6 gear manual | 7 gear automatic |
| Drive specifications | - | - | - |
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| Top speed [km/h] | 161 | 173 | 184 | 184 | 196 | 196 |
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h [s] | 15.5 | 14.3 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 9.3 | 9.3 |
| Acceleration 0–80 km/h [s] | 10.2 | 9.5 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 6.3 | 6.3 |
| Acceleration 80–120 km/h [s] | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| City [l] | 6.4 | 6.4 | 5.9-6.0 | 5.7-5.8 | 6.1 | 5.8 |
| Out of town [l] | 4.2 | 4.4 | 3.9-4.0 | 4.0-4.1 | 4.0 | 4.1 |
| Combined [l] | 5.0 | 5.1 | 4.6-4.7 | 4.6-4.7 | 4.8 | 4.7 |
| CO2 emissions [g/km] | 114 | 116 | 105-107 | 107-109 | 110 | 109 |
| Emission standard | EU6 | EU6 | EU6 | EU6 | EU6 | EU6 |
| Standard for fuel consumption measurement | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Energy class | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Stationary vehicle noise [dB] | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Driving noise [dB] | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Standby weight [kg] | 1050 | 1050 | 1107 | 1139 | 1135 | 1163 |
| Overall weight [kg] | 1570 | 1570 | 1620 | 1650 | 1630 | 1660 |
| Maximum trailer weight unbraked/braked [kg] | 520/800 | 520/800 | 550/1000 | 560/1000 | 550/1000 | 570/1000 |
| Maximum front/rear axle load [kg] | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Maximum vertical load on the tow bar [kg] | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| Maximum load on roof/carrier [kg] | 75/- | 75/- | 75/- | 75/- | 75/- | 75/- |
| Boot volume [l] | 280 | 280 | 280 | 280 | 280 | 280 |
| Boot volume with rear seats folded to the edge of the seats/ceiling [l] | -/952 | -/952 | -/952 | -/952 | -/952 | -/952 |
| Boot length [mm] | 699 | 699 | 699 | 699 | 699 | 699 |
| Boot length with rear seats folded [mm] | 1371 | 1371 | 1371 | 1371 | 1371 | 1371 |
| Boot width between wheels/max [mm] | 942/- | 942/- | 942/- | 942/- | 942/- | 942/- |
| Boot height to headliner/ceiling [mm] | 560/820 | 560/820 | 560/820 | 560/820 | 560/820 | 560/820 |
| Loading edge height [mm] | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Height of the open boot door [mm] | 2000 | 2000 | 2000 | 2000 | 2000 | 2000 |
| Boot opening height [mm] | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Boot opening width min/max [mm] | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank volume [l] | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 |
| AdBlue tank volume [l] | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Air resistance [Cd] | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Front suspension | MacPherson | MacPherson | MacPherson | MacPherson | MacPherson | MacPherson |
| Rear suspension | twist beam axle with trailing arms and torsion bar | twist beam axle with trailing arms and torsion bar | twist beam axle with trailing arms and torsion bar | twist beam axle with trailing arms and torsion bar | twist beam axle with trailing arms and torsion bar | twist beam axle with trailing arms and torsion bar |
| Tyre dimensions front | 185/60 R15 | 185/60 R15 | 185/60 R15 | 185/60 R15 | 185/60 R15 | 185/60 R15 |
| Tyre dimensions rear | 185/60 R15 | 185/60 R15 | 185/60 R15 | 185/60 R15 | 185/60 R15 | 185/60 R15 |
| Wheel size front | 6.0J x 15 | 6.0J x 15 | 6.0J x 15 | 6.0J x 15 | 6.0J x 15 | 6.0J x 15 |
| Wheel size rear | 6.0J x 15 | 6.0J x 15 | 6.0J x 15 | 6.0J x 15 | 6.0J x 15 | 6.0J x 15 |
| Brake dimensions front | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Brake dimensions rear | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Steering | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Number of steering wheel turns | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Turning diameter track/circumference [m] | 10.6/- | 10.6/- | 10.6/- | 10.6/- | 10.6/- | 10.6/- |
| Overall length [mm] | 3972 | 3972 | 3972 | 3972 | 3972 | 3972 |
| Overall width without/including mirrors [mm] | 1682/1901 | 1682/1901 | 1682/1901 | 1682/1901 | 1682/1901 | 1682/1901 |
| Overall height [mm] | 1453 | 1453 | 1453 | 1453 | 1453 | 1453 |
| Wheelbase [mm] | 2470 | 2470 | 2470 | 2470 | 2470 | 2470 |
| Front wheel track [mm] | 1463 | 1463 | 1463 | 1463 | 1463 | 1463 |
| Rear wheel track [mm] | 1456 | 1456 | 1456 | 1456 | 1456 | 1456 |
| Forward overhang [mm] | 844 | 844 | 844 | 844 | 844 | 844 |
| Rear overhang [mm] | 658 | 658 | 658 | 658 | 658 | 658 |
| Clearance [mm] | 143 | 143 | 143 | 143 | 143 | 143 |
| Wading depth [mm] | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Approach angle front [°] | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.5 |
| Approach angle rear [°] | 19.4 | 19.4 | 19.4 | 19.4 | 19.4 | 19.4 |
| Transition angle [°] | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 |
| Climbing rate [°] | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Maximum side tilt [°] | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Headroom front [mm] | 1004 | 1004 | 1004 | 1004 | 1004 | 1004 |
| Headroom rear [mm] | 943 | 943 | 943 | 943 | 943 | 943 |
| Front elbow/shoulder width [mm] | 1386/- | 1386/- | 1386/- | 1386/- | 1386/- | 1386/- |
| Rear elbow/shoulder width [mm] | 1384/- | 1384/- | 1384/- | 1384/- | 1384/- | 1384/- |
| Legroom front knees/total [mm] | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Legroom rear knees/total [mm] | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1.8 TSI GTI | 1.8 TSI GTI | 1.4 TDI BMT | 1.4 TDI BMT | 1.4 TDI BMT | 1.4 TDI BMT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date of sale | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Engine type | Ignition supercharged | Ignition supercharged | Diesel supercharged | Diesel supercharged | Diesel supercharged | Diesel supercharged |
| Number of cylinders/valves | 4/16 | 4/16 | 3/12 | 3/12 | 3/12 | 3/12 |
| Engine displacement [cm³] | 1798 | 1798 | 1422 | 1422 | 1422 | 1422 |
| Maximum output / speed [kW/min-1] | 141/4300-6200 | 141/5400-6200 | 55/3000-3750 | 66/2750-3500 | 66/2750-3500 | 77/3500-3750 |
| Maximum torque [Nm/min-1] | 320/1450-4200 | 250/1250-4200 | 210/1500-2000 | 230/1500-2500 | 230/1500-2500 | 250/1750-2500 |
| Bore and stroke [mm x mm] | 82,5 x 84,2 | 82,5 x 84,2 | 79,5 x 95,5 | 79,5 x 95,5 | 79,5 x 95,5 | 79,5 x 95,5 |
| Compression ratio | 9,6:1 | 9,6:1 | 16,2:1 | 16,2:1 | 16,2:1 | 16,2:1 |
| Oil volume [l] | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Coolant volume [l] | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Technical specifications |
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| Drive axle | Front | Front | Front | Front | Front | Front |
| Gearbox | 6 gear manual | 7 gear automatic | 5 gear manual | 5 gear manual | 7 gear automatic | 5 gear manual |
| Drive specifications | - |
| - | - |
| - |
| Top speed [km/h] | 236 | 236 | 173 | 184 | 184 | 194 |
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h [s] | 6.7 | 6.7 | 12.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 9.9 |
| Acceleration 0–80 km/h [s] | 5.1 | 5.1 | 8.6 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 6.9 |
| Acceleration 80–120 km/h [s] | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| City [l] | 7.6 | 7.2 | 4.4-4.5 | - | - | - |
| Out of town [l] | 5.1 | 4.7 | 3.2-3.4 | - | - | - |
| Combined [l] | 6.0 | 5.6 | 3.6-3.8 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.6 |
| CO2 emissions [g/km] | 139 | 129 | 94-99 | 88 | 92 | 95 |
| Emission standard | EU6 | EU6 | EU6 | EU6 | EU6 | EU6 |
| Standard for fuel consumption measurement | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Energy class | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Stationary vehicle noise [dB] | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Driving noise [dB] | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Standby weight [kg] | 1272 | 1280 | 1146 | 1151 | 1165 | 1165 |
| Overall weight [kg] | 1710 | 1710 | 1650 | 1670 | 1690 | 1640-1670 |
| Maximum trailer weight unbraked/braked [kg] | 630/1100 | 640/1100 | 570/10000 | 570/1100 | 580/1100 | 580/1100 |
| Maximum front/rear axle load [kg] | 960/800 | 960/800 | - | - | - | 920/770-800 |
| Maximum vertical load on the tow bar [kg] | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| Maximum load on roof/carrier [kg] | 75/- | 75/- | 75/- | 75/- | 75/- | 75/- |
| Boot volume [l] | 204 | 204 | 280 | 280 | 280 | 280 |
| Boot volume with rear seats folded to the edge of the seats/ceiling [l] | -/882 | -/882 | -/952 | -/952 | -/952 | -/952 |
| Boot length [mm] | 633 | 633 | 699 | 699 | 699 | 699 |
| Boot length with rear seats folded [mm] | 1341 | 1341 | 1371 | 1371 | 1371 | 1371 |
| Boot width between wheels/max [mm] | 942/- | 942/- | 942/- | 942/- | 942/- | 942/- |
| Boot height to headliner/ceiling [mm] | 560/820 | 560/820 | 560/820 | 560/820 | 560/820 | 560/820 |
| Loading edge height [mm] | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Height of the open boot door [mm] | 1989 | 1989 | 2000 | 2000 | 2000 | 2000 |
| Boot opening height [mm] | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Boot opening width min/max [mm] | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank volume [l] | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 |
| AdBlue tank volume [l] | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Air resistance [Cd] | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Front suspension | MacPherson | MacPherson | MacPherson | MacPherson | MacPherson | MacPherson |
| Rear suspension | twist beam axle with trailing arms and torsion bar | twist beam axle with trailing arms and torsion bar | twist beam axle with trailing arms and torsion bar | twist beam axle with trailing arms and torsion bar | twist beam axle with trailing arms and torsion bar | twist beam axle with trailing arms and torsion bar |
| Tyre dimensions front | 215/40 R 17 | 215/40 R 17 | 185/60 R15 | 185/60 R15 | 185/60 R15 | 185/60 R15 |
| Tyre dimensions rear | 215/40 R 17 | 215/40 R 17 | 185/60 R15 | 185/60 R15 | 185/60 R15 | 185/60 R15 |
| Wheel size front | 7.5J x 17 | 7.5J x 17 | 6.0J x 15 | 6.0J x 15 | 6.0J x 15 | 6.0J x 15 |
| Wheel size rear | 7.5J x 17 | 7.5J x 17 | 6.0J x 15 | 6.0J x 15 | 6.0J x 15 | 6.0J x 15 |
| Brake dimensions front | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Brake dimensions rear | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Steering | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Number of steering wheel turns | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Turning diameter track/circumference [m] | 10.6/- | 10.6/- | 10.6/- | 10.6/- | 10.6/- | 10.6/- |
| Overall length [mm] | 3983 | 3983 | 3972 | 3972 | 3972 | 3972 |
| Overall width without/including mirrors [mm] | 1682/1901 | 1682/1901 | 1682/1901 | 1682/1901 | 1682/1901 | 1682/1901 |
| Overall height [mm] | 1450 | 1450 | 1453 | 1453 | 1453 | 1453 |
| Wheelbase [mm] | 2468 | 2468 | 2470 | 2470 | 2470 | 2470 |
| Front wheel track [mm] | 1443 | 1443 | 1463 | 1463 | 1463 | 1463 |
| Rear wheel track [mm] | 1437 | 1437 | 1456 | 1456 | 1456 | 1456 |
| Forward overhang [mm] | - | - | 844 | 844 | 844 | 844 |
| Rear overhang [mm] | - | - | 658 | 658 | 658 | 658 |
| Clearance [mm] | 140 | 140 | 143 | 143 | 143 | 143 |
| Wading depth [mm] | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Approach angle front [°] | - | - | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.5 |
| Approach angle rear [°] | - | - | 19.4 | 19.4 | 19.4 | 19.4 |
| Transition angle [°] | - | - | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 |
| Climbing rate [°] | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Maximum side tilt [°] | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Headroom front [mm] | 1004 | 1004 | 1004 | 1004 | 1004 | 1004 |
| Headroom rear [mm] | 943 | 943 | 943 | 943 | 943 | 943 |
| Front elbow/shoulder width [mm] | 1386/- | 1386/- | 1386/- | 1386/- | 1386/- | 1386/- |
| Rear elbow/shoulder width [mm] | 1384/- | 1384/- | 1384/- | 1384/- | 1384/- | 1384/- |
| Legroom front knees/total [mm] | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Legroom rear knees/total [mm] | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Vehicle information and technical data are for guidance only and may contain inaccuracies. Technical data may vary depending on the country of purchase, measurement methodology, selected equipment or installed accessories.
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