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Volkswagen Polo Specs

Volkswagen Polo Specs & Dimensions

Volkswagen Polo

Technical data

External dimensions

Volkswagen Polo dimensions diagram 4,074 mm 1,751 mm 1,461 mm
Values shown are maximum dimensions
Number of doors
5
Turning circle
10.6 - 10.7 m
Wheelbase
2.55 m

Internal dimensions

Number of seats
5
Boot (seats up)
351 L
Boot (seats down)
1,125 - 1,380 L

Transmission and fuel

Transmission
Automatic/Manual

Trims and engines

Polo

Photo is for illustrative purposes

Polo Life

RRP £20,965

carwow price from

£19,325

Entry-level Life versions of the VW Polo get 15-inch alloy wheels, electric front and rear windows, LED headlights, air-con and an eight-inch infotainment screen. On the safety feature front, there are standard-fit lane keep and hill start assists, a driver drowsiness monitor and autonomous emergency braking.

Life standard equipment

  • Anti-lock brake system
  • Front disc brakes
  • Rear drum brakes
  • 3 point height adj front seatbelts + pretensioners
  • 3x3 point rear seatbelts
  • Hill hold control
  • Front assist including city emergency braking
  • Single tone horn
  • Tyre pressure loss indicator
  • Driver and front passenger airbag with front passenger airbag deactivation
  • Drivers and front passengers safety optimised head restraints
  • ESC (Electronic stability control) + EDL (Electronic Differntial lock) and ASR (Traction control)
  • Extended and predictive pedestrian/ cyclist protection
  • Front curtain and side airbags with center airbag
  • Manual child lock in rear doors
  • Electric front windows
  • Rain sensor
  • Body colour door mirrors
  • Body colour door handles
  • Body colour bumpers
  • Third brake light
  • Rear electric windows
  • Rear windscreen washer and wiper with interval delay
  • Heat insulating glass in side and rear windows
  • Automatic dimming interior rear view mirror
  • Heat insulating glass windscreen
  • Rear fog light
  • Power folding adjustable/heated exterior mirrors and front passenger exterior mirror lowering function
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Front centre armrest
  • Luggage compartment lighting
  • Luggage compartment cover
  • Driver/passenger sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors
  • 12V power socket in centre console
  • 3 rear head restraints
  • Multifunction steering wheel
  • Driver and front passenger seat height adjustment
  • Luggage compartment floor
  • 2 front and 2 rear reading lights
  • Front seat backrest storage pockets
  • Standard pedal cluster
  • Chrome plated radiator grille inserts, air vent surrounds and light switch surrounds
  • Front standard seats
  • Door and side trim panel
  • 2 USB-C ports in the front, 2 USB-C charging sockets on the center console in the rear
  • Hartley/Thomas cloth upholstery
  • 60/40 split folding rear seat and rear seat bench not split
  • Isofix child seat preparation easy-fit (for two outer rear seats, and front passenger seat) compatible with I-size
  • Leather trimmed gear knob
  • Handbrake lever handle in leather
  • Single front passenger seat
  • Headliner in recycled material
  • Trip computer
  • Cruise control + speed limiter
  • Power assisted speed sensitive steering
  • Washer fluid level indicator
  • Wireless app connect
  • Speedo and rev counter, electronic odometer, trip, service interval display and fuel gauge
  • Dynamic road sign display
  • Emergency call service
  • Lane keeping system Lane Assist
  • Bluetooth mobile phone interface
  • Preparation for We connect and We connect plus
  • Warning signal and warning light for front and rear seatbelts not fastened
  • Standard rear axle
  • Advanced driver attention and drowsiness monitor
  • Electronic engine immobiliser
  • Anti-theft wheel bolts
  • Alarm with interior protection
  • Anti-theft alarm system with interior monitoring, backup horn, and towing protection
  • DAB Digital radio
  • Front and rear 6 speakers
  • Diversity antenna for FM reception
  • Low rolling resistance tyres
  • Front wheel drive
  • Start-stop system with battery regeneration (recuperation - energy recovery during braking)
  • Rear shock absorpion
  • Lava stone black gloss/matt decorative inserts in dash and front door panels
  • Light and vision pack - Polo

3 engines available with the Life trim

1.0
  • 1 L Petrol
  • 80 bhp
  • Manual
  • Front wheel drive
Acceleration (0-60mph)
15.6 s
CO2 Emissions
122 g/km
First year road tax
£210
Fuel economy
52 mpg
Top speed
106 mph
Gears
5-speed
1.0 TSI
  • 1 L Petrol
  • 95 bhp
  • Manual
  • Front wheel drive
The 95hp 5-speed manual has plenty of punch for the small Polo and is the most efficient engine to go for.
Acceleration (0-60mph)
10.8 s
CO2 Emissions
118 g/km
First year road tax
£210
Fuel economy
54 mpg
Top speed
117 mph
Gears
5-speed
1.0 TSI DSG
  • 1 L Petrol
  • 95 bhp
  • Automatic
  • Front wheel drive
The 7-speed automatic gearbox can be jerky at low speeds and isn't as efficient as the manual 95hp manual.
Acceleration (0-60mph)
11.5 s
CO2 Emissions
120 g/km
First year road tax
£210
Fuel economy
52 mpg
Top speed
117 mph
Gears
7-speed
Polo

Photo is for illustrative purposes

Polo Style

RRP £24,305

carwow price from

£22,398

The mid-range Style trim adds a few swish design elements to the VW Polo, such as 16-inch alloys, ambient interior lighting and sharp-looking Matrix LED headlights. It also brings to the table climate control, front seat lumbar support, adaptive cruise control and front and rear parking sensors.

Style standard equipment

  • Anti-lock brake system
  • Front disc brakes
  • Rear drum brakes
  • 3 point height adj front seatbelts + pretensioners
  • 3x3 point rear seatbelts
  • Hill hold control
  • Single tone horn
  • Tyre pressure loss indicator
  • Driver and front passenger airbag with front passenger airbag deactivation
  • Drivers and front passengers safety optimised head restraints
  • ESC (Electronic stability control) + EDL (Electronic Differntial lock) and ASR (Traction control)
  • Extended and predictive pedestrian/ cyclist protection
  • Front curtain and side airbags with center airbag
  • Manual child lock in rear doors
  • Electric front windows
  • Rain sensor
  • Body colour door handles
  • Automatic headlights
  • Third brake light
  • Rear electric windows
  • Rear windscreen washer and wiper with interval delay
  • Heat insulating glass in side and rear windows
  • Automatic dimming interior rear view mirror
  • Heat insulating glass windscreen
  • Rear fog light
  • Power folding adjustable/heated exterior mirrors and front passenger exterior mirror lowering function
  • Body coloured bumpers and radiator grille with chrome trims
  • LED separate daytime running lights with coming/leaving home function
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Front centre armrest
  • Luggage compartment lighting
  • Front footwell illumination
  • Lumbar adjustment for front seats
  • Luggage compartment cover
  • Driver/passenger sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors
  • 12V power socket in centre console
  • 3 rear head restraints
  • Ambient lighting
  • Multifunction steering wheel
  • Driver and front passenger seat height adjustment
  • Luggage compartment floor
  • Front seat backrest storage pockets
  • Standard pedal cluster
  • Chrome plated radiator grille inserts, air vent surrounds and light switch surrounds
  • Front sports comfort seats
  • Door and side trim panel
  • 2 USB-C ports in the front, 2 USB-C charging sockets on the center console in the rear
  • Air care climatronic air conditoning system with active combination filter and 2-zone temperature control
  • 60/40 split folding rear seat and rear seat bench not split
  • Isofix child seat preparation easy-fit (for two outer rear seats, and front passenger seat) compatible with I-size
  • LED interior light with switch off delay and dimmer, 2 reading lights front and rear
  • Leather trimmed gear knob
  • Handbrake lever handle in leather
  • Single front passenger seat
  • Front + rear carpet mats in recycled material
  • Headliner in recycled material
  • Trip computer
  • Power assisted speed sensitive steering
  • Washer fluid level indicator
  • Wireless app connect
  • Speedo and rev counter, electronic odometer, trip, service interval display and fuel gauge
  • Dynamic road sign display
  • Emergency call service
  • Travel assist including emergency assist
  • Bluetooth mobile phone interface
  • Preparation for We connect and We connect plus
  • Adaptive cruise control without follow-to-stop and speed limiter
  • Digital Cockpit Pro with 10.25" Display
  • Warning signal and warning light for front and rear seatbelts not fastened
  • Standard rear axle
  • Travel Assist - Lane keeping system and traffic jam assist
  • Advanced driver attention and drowsiness monitor
  • Electronic engine immobiliser
  • Anti-theft wheel bolts
  • Alarm with interior protection
  • Anti-theft alarm system with interior monitoring, backup horn, and towing protection
  • DAB Digital radio
  • Front and rear 6 speakers
  • Diversity antenna for FM reception
  • Low rolling resistance tyres
  • Front wheel drive
  • Start-stop system with battery regeneration (recuperation - energy recovery during braking)
  • Rear shock absorpion
  • Chrome applications on rotary light, mirror adjustment, window regulator switches, outlet with frame in black
  • Light and vision pack - Polo
  • IQ LED matrix headlights pack - Polo

One engine available with the Style trim

1.0 TSI
  • 1 L Petrol
  • 95 bhp
  • Manual
  • Front wheel drive
The 95hp 5-speed manual has plenty of punch for the small Polo and is the most efficient engine to go for.
Acceleration (0-60mph)
10.8 s
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km
First year road tax
£210
Fuel economy
53 mpg
Top speed
117 mph
Gears
5-speed
Polo

Photo is for illustrative purposes

Polo R Line

RRP £24,305

carwow price from

£22,398

The Polo R-line gets pretty close to the looks of the sporty GTI model. It comes with 16-inch alloys, styled front and rear bumpers, a black roof spoiler, tinted rear windows and rear LED lights. Inside, there’s also an eight-inch touchscreen infotainment system, air conditioning, front and rear parking sensors, auto LED headlights and rain-sensing wipers.

R Line standard equipment

  • Anti-lock brake system
  • 3 point height adj front seatbelts + pretensioners
  • 3x3 point rear seatbelts
  • Hill hold control
  • Single tone horn
  • Tyre pressure loss indicator
  • Driver and front passenger airbag with front passenger airbag deactivation
  • Drivers and front passengers safety optimised head restraints
  • ESC (Electronic stability control) + EDL (Electronic Differntial lock) and ASR (Traction control)
  • Extended and predictive pedestrian/ cyclist protection
  • Front curtain and side airbags with center airbag
  • Manual child lock in rear doors
  • Electric front windows
  • Body colour door handles
  • Body colour bumpers
  • Third brake light
  • Rear electric windows
  • Rear windscreen washer and wiper with interval delay
  • Heat insulating glass in side and rear windows
  • Auto headlights
  • Heat insulating glass windscreen
  • Rear fog light
  • Power folding adjustable/heated exterior mirrors and front passenger exterior mirror lowering function
  • Front scuff plates with R-Line logo
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Front centre armrest
  • Luggage compartment lighting
  • Front footwell illumination
  • Lumbar adjustment for front seats
  • Luggage compartment cover
  • Stainless steel pedals
  • Black roof lining
  • Driver/passenger sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors
  • 12V power socket in centre console
  • 3 rear head restraints
  • Multifunction steering wheel
  • Driver and front passenger seat height adjustment
  • Luggage compartment floor
  • Front seat backrest storage pockets
  • Standard pedal cluster
  • Chrome plated radiator grille inserts, air vent surrounds and light switch surrounds
  • Front sports comfort seats
  • Door and side trim panel
  • 2 USB-C ports in the front, 2 USB-C charging sockets on the center console in the rear
  • Air care climatronic air conditoning system with active combination filter and 2-zone temperature control
  • Karoso artvelours cloth upholstery
  • 60/40 split folding rear seat and rear seat bench not split
  • Isofix child seat preparation easy-fit (for two outer rear seats, and front passenger seat) compatible with I-size
  • LED interior light with switch off delay and dimmer, 2 reading lights front and rear
  • Leather trimmed gear knob
  • Handbrake lever handle in leather
  • Single front passenger seat
  • Front + rear carpet mats in recycled material
  • Headliner in recycled material
  • Trip computer
  • Power assisted speed sensitive steering
  • Washer fluid level indicator
  • Wireless app connect
  • Speedo and rev counter, electronic odometer, trip, service interval display and fuel gauge
  • Dynamic road sign display
  • Emergency call service
  • Travel assist including emergency assist
  • Bluetooth mobile phone interface
  • Preparation for We connect and We connect plus
  • Adaptive cruise control without follow-to-stop and speed limiter
  • Digital Cockpit Pro with 10.25" Display
  • Warning signal and warning light for front and rear seatbelts not fastened
  • Standard rear axle
  • Travel Assist - Lane keeping system and traffic jam assist
  • Advanced driver attention and drowsiness monitor
  • Electronic engine immobiliser
  • Anti-theft wheel bolts
  • Alarm with interior protection
  • Anti-theft alarm system with interior monitoring, backup horn, and towing protection
  • DAB Digital radio
  • Front and rear 6 speakers
  • Diversity antenna for FM reception
  • Low rolling resistance tyres
  • Front wheel drive
  • Start-stop system with battery regeneration (recuperation - energy recovery during braking)
  • Rear shock absorpion
  • Chrome applications on rotary light, mirror adjustment, window regulator switches, outlet with frame in black
  • Dark grey anodised matt decorative inserts in dash and front door panels
  • Light and sight pack - Polo R-Line

3 engines available with the R Line trim

1.0 TSI
  • 1 L Petrol
  • 95 bhp
  • Manual
  • Front wheel drive
The 95hp 5-speed manual has plenty of punch for the small Polo and is the most efficient engine to go for.
Acceleration (0-60mph)
10.8 s
CO2 Emissions
122 g/km
First year road tax
£210
Fuel economy
53 mpg
Top speed
117 mph
Gears
5-speed
1.0 TSI DSG
  • 1 L Petrol
  • 95 bhp
  • Automatic
  • Front wheel drive
The 7-speed automatic gearbox can be jerky at low speeds and isn't as efficient as the manual 95hp manual.
Acceleration (0-60mph)
11.5 s
CO2 Emissions
123 g/km
First year road tax
£210
Fuel economy
52 mpg
Top speed
117 mph
Gears
7-speed
1.0 TSI 115 DSG
  • 1 L Petrol
  • 115 bhp
  • Automatic
  • Front wheel drive
Like the 1.0 TSI 115, but easier in town and heavier traffic
Acceleration (0-60mph)
9.8 s
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km
First year road tax
£0
Fuel economy
N/A
Gears
7-speed