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Volkswagen Polo, 2014–2020

Volkswagen Polo 5th generation, facelift specifications

The Volkswagen Polo 5th generation, facelift was built from 2014 to 2020. This page lists all 48 versions (hatchback and sedan) with 59–148 hp and 95–250 Nm of torque.

59–148 hp
Power (44–110 kW)
95–250 Nm
Torque (70–184 lb-ft)
7.8–16.1 s
0–100 km/h (fastest to slowest version)
220 km/h
Highest top speed (137 mph)

All versions

From least to most powerful. Figures are manufacturer claims and vary by market and model year.

Power, torque and performance for each version of the Volkswagen Polo 5th generation, facelift.
VersionEnginePowerTorque0–100 km/hTop speedGearboxDrive
1.0 MT Hatchback1.0 litre gasoline59 hp 44 kW95 Nm15.5 s161 km/hManual, 5-speedFront wheel drive
1.0 MT Hatchback 3 doors1.0 litre gasoline59 hp 44 kW95 Nm15.5 s161 km/hManual, 5-speedFront wheel drive
1.2 MT Hatchback1.2 litre gasoline59 hp 44 kW108 Nm16.1 s157 km/hManual, 5-speedFront wheel drive
1.2 MT Hatchback1.2 litre gasoline69 hp 51 kW108 Nm14.1 s165 km/hManual, 5-speedFront wheel drive
1.0 MT Hatchback1.0 litre gasoline74 hp 55 kW95 Nm14.3 s173 km/hManual, 5-speedFront wheel drive
1.0 MT Hatchback 3 doors1.0 litre gasoline74 hp 55 kW95 Nm14.3 s173 km/hManual, 5-speedFront wheel drive
1.4 MT Hatchback 3 doors1.4 litre diesel74 hp 55 kW210 Nm12.9 s173 km/hManual, 5-speedFront wheel drive
1.4d MT Hatchback1.4 litre diesel74 hp 55 kW210 Nm12.9 s178 km/hManual, 5-speedFront wheel drive
1.6 MPI MT Sedan1.6 litre gasoline84 hp 63 kW145 Nm11.9 s179 km/hManual, 5-speedFront wheel drive
1.2 AMT Hatchback1.2 litre gasoline89 hp 66 kW160 Nm11.4 s177 km/hautomated manual, 7-speedFront wheel drive
1.2 AMT Hatchback 3 doors1.2 litre gasoline89 hp 66 kW160 Nm10.8 s184 km/hautomated manual, 7-speedFront wheel drive
1.2 MT Hatchback 3 doors1.2 litre gasoline89 hp 66 kW160 Nm10.8 s184 km/hManual, 5-speedFront wheel drive
1.4 AMT Hatchback1.4 litre diesel89 hp 66 kW230 Nm11.9 s177 km/hautomated manual, 7-speedFront wheel drive
1.4 AMT Hatchback 3 doors1.4 litre diesel89 hp 66 kW230 Nm10.9 s184 km/hautomated manual, 7-speedFront wheel drive
1.4 MT Hatchback1.4 litre diesel89 hp 66 kW230 Nm11.9 s177 km/hManual, 5-speedFront wheel drive
1.4 MT Hatchback 3 doors1.4 litre diesel89 hp 66 kW230 Nm10.9 s184 km/hManual, 5-speedFront wheel drive
1.6 MPI MT Sedan1.6 litre gasoline89 hp 66 kW155 Nm11.2 s178 km/hManual, 5-speedFront wheel drive
Cross 1.2 MT Hatchback1.2 litre gasoline89 hp 66 kW160 Nm11.4 s177 km/hManual, 5-speedFront wheel drive
1.0 AMT Hatchback 3 doors1.0 litre gasoline94 hp 70 kW160 Nm10.5 s191 km/hautomated manual, 7-speedFront wheel drive
1.0 AMT Hatchback1.0 litre gasoline94 hp 70 kW160 Nm10.5 s191 km/hautomated manual, 7-speedFront wheel drive
1.0 MT Hatchback 3 doors1.0 litre gasoline94 hp 70 kW160 Nm10.5 s191 km/hManual, 5-speedFront wheel drive
BlueMotion 1.0 MT Hatchback1.0 litre gasoline94 hp 70 kW160 Nm10.5 s191 km/hManual, 5-speedFront wheel drive
1.4 MT Hatchback1.4 litre diesel103 hp 77 kW230 Nm10.5 s187 km/hManual, 5-speedFront wheel drive
1.4 MT Hatchback 3 doors1.4 litre diesel103 hp 77 kW250 Nm9.9 s194 km/hManual, 5-speedFront wheel drive
1.6 MPI AT Sedan1.6 litre gasoline103 hp 77 kW153 Nm12.1 s187 km/hAutomatic, 6-speedFront wheel drive

Dimensions and weight

Typical values for the 5th generation, facelift, hatchback and sedan.
Length3,972 mm156 in
Width1,682 mm66 in
Height1,463 mm58 in
Wheelbase2,470 mm97 in
Ground clearance150 mm6 in
Kerb weight1,050–1,291 kg2,315–2,846 lb
Boot space280–952 litres10–34 cu ft
Seats5
Turning circle10.8 m35 ft
Fuel tank45 litres12 US gal

Questions about the Volkswagen Polo 5th generation, facelift

What is the most powerful Volkswagen Polo 5th generation, facelift?

The 1.4 AMT hatchback 3 doors, with 148 hp (110 kW) and 250 Nm of torque.

How fast is the Volkswagen Polo 5th generation, facelift from 0 to 100 km/h?

The quickest version, the 1.4 AMT hatchback 3 doors, takes 7.8 seconds; the slowest takes 16.1 seconds. 0–60 mph is about 0.3 seconds quicker than 0–100 km/h.

What engines does the Volkswagen Polo 5th generation, facelift have?

Engines from 1.0 to 1.6 litres, running on gasoline or diesel. The table above lists the power, torque and gearbox of each version.

How big is the Volkswagen Polo 5th generation, facelift?

About 3,972 mm long, 1,682 mm wide and 1,463 mm tall (156 in long), weighing 1,050–1,291 kg. Figures vary slightly by body style.

Every Volkswagen Polo generation

  1. 1st generation 1975–1979
  2. 1st generation, facelift 1975–1988
  3. 2nd generation 1981–1994
  4. 2nd generation, facelift 1990–1994
  5. 3rd generation 1994–2002
  6. 3rd generation, facelift 1999–2001
  7. 4th generation 2001–2005
  8. 4th generation, facelift 2005–2009
  9. 5th generation 2009–2015
  10. 5th generation, facelift 2014–2020
  11. 6th generation (EU market) 2017–2021
  12. Plus (China market) 2019–2024
  13. 6th generation 2020–2022
  14. 6th generation, facelift (EU market) 2021–present

Volkswagen Polo overview: current engines, dimensions and markets

Sources: manufacturer data for each version. Figures are manufacturer claims and vary by market, model year and equipment.