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Volkswagen Polo, 2009–2015

Volkswagen Polo 5th generation specifications

The Volkswagen Polo 5th generation was built from 2009 to 2015. This page lists all 42 versions (hatchback and sedan) with 59–178 hp and 108–250 Nm of torque.

59–178 hp
Power (44–133 kW)
108–250 Nm
Torque (80–184 lb-ft)
6.9–16.1 s
0–100 km/h (fastest to slowest version)
229 km/h
Highest top speed (142 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.
VersionEnginePowerTorque0–100 km/hTop speedGearboxDrive
1.2 MT Hatchback 5-doors1.2 litre gasoline59 hp 44 kW108 Nm16.1 s157 km/hManual, 5-speedFront wheel drive
1.2 MT Hatchback 3-doors1.2 litre gasoline59 hp 44 kW108 Nm16.1 s157 km/hManual, 5-speedFront wheel drive
1.2 MT Hatchback 3-doors1.2 litre gasoline68 hp 51 kW112 Nm14.1 s165 km/hManual, 5-speedFront wheel drive
1.2 MT Hatchback 5-doors1.2 litre gasoline68 hp 51 kW112 Nm14.1 s165 km/hManual, 5-speedFront wheel drive
1.2 TDi MT Hatchback 5-doors1.2 litre diesel74 hp 55 kW180 Nm13.9 s170 km/hManual, 5-speedFront wheel drive
1.2 TDi MT Hatchback 3-doors1.2 litre diesel74 hp 55 kW180 Nm13.9 s170 km/hManual, 5-speedFront wheel drive
1.6 TDi MT Hatchback 5-doors1.6 litre diesel74 hp 55 kW195 Nm14 s170 km/hManual, 5-speedFront wheel drive
1.6 BiFuel MT Hatchback 5-doors1.6 litre gas balloon equipment81 hp 60 kW145 Nm12.2 s174 km/hManual, 5-speedFront wheel drive
1.6 BiFuel MT Hatchback 3-doors1.6 litre gasoline, lpg81 hp 60 kW145 Nm12.2 s174 km/hManual, 5-speedFront wheel drive
1.4 AMT Hatchback 5-doors1.4 litre gasoline84 hp 63 kW132 Nm12.6 s173 km/hautomated manual, 7-speedFront wheel drive
1.4 DSG Hatchback 5-doors1.4 litre gasoline84 hp 63 kW132 Nm11.9 s177 km/hautomated manual, 7-speedFront wheel drive
1.4 DSG Hatchback 3-doors1.4 litre gasoline84 hp 63 kW132 Nm11.9 s177 km/hautomated manual, 7-speedFront wheel drive
1.4 MT Hatchback 3-doors1.4 litre gasoline84 hp 63 kW132 Nm11.9 s177 km/hManual, 5-speedFront wheel drive
1.4 MT Hatchback 5-doors1.4 litre gasoline84 hp 63 kW132 Nm11.9 s177 km/hManual, 5-speedFront wheel drive
1.6 MT Sedan1.6 litre gasoline84 hp 63 kW145 Nm11.9 s179 km/hManual, 5-speedFront wheel drive
1.2 TSI DSG Hatchback 5-doors1.2 litre gasoline89 hp 66 kW160 Nm11 s182 km/hautomated manual, 7-speedFront wheel drive
1.2 TSI DSG Hatchback 3-doors1.2 litre gasoline89 hp 66 kW160 Nm11 s182 km/hautomated manual, 7-speedFront wheel drive
1.2 TSI MT Hatchback 5-doors1.2 litre gasoline89 hp 66 kW160 Nm10.9 s182 km/hManual, 5-speedFront wheel drive
1.2 TSI MT Hatchback 3-doors1.2 litre gasoline89 hp 66 kW160 Nm10.9 s182 km/hManual, 5-speedFront wheel drive
1.6 TDi DSG Hatchback 5-doors1.6 litre diesel89 hp 66 kW230 Nm11.5 s180 km/hautomated manual, 7-speedFront wheel drive
1.6 TDi DSG Hatchback 3-doors1.6 litre diesel89 hp 66 kW230 Nm12 s186 km/hautomated manual, 7-speedFront wheel drive
1.6 TDi MT Hatchback 5-doors1.6 litre diesel89 hp 66 kW230 Nm11.5 s180 km/hManual, 5-speedFront wheel drive
1.6 TDi MT Hatchback 3-doors1.6 litre diesel89 hp 66 kW230 Nm11.5 s180 km/hManual, 5-speedFront wheel drive
1.2 TSI DSG Hatchback 3-doors1.2 litre gasoline103 hp 77 kW175 Nm9.7 s190 km/hautomated manual, 7-speedFront wheel drive
1.2 TSI DSG Hatchback 5-doors1.2 litre gasoline103 hp 77 kW175 Nm9.7 s190 km/hautomated manual, 7-speedFront wheel drive

Dimensions and weight

Typical values for the 5th generation, hatchback and sedan.
Length3,970 mm156 in
Width1,682 mm66 in
Height1,462 mm58 in
Wheelbase2,470 mm97 in
Ground clearance102 mm4 in
Kerb weight1,067–1,217 kg2,352–2,683 lb
Boot space280–952 litres10–34 cu ft
Seats5
Turning circle10.6 m35 ft
Fuel tank45 litres12 US gal
Towing (braked trailer)up to 2,180 kg4,806 lb

Questions about the Volkswagen Polo 5th generation

What is the most powerful Volkswagen Polo 5th generation?

The 1.4 TSI DSG hatchback 3-doors, with 178 hp (132 kW) and 250 Nm of torque.

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

The quickest version, the 1.4 TSI DSG hatchback 3-doors, takes 6.9 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 have?

Engines from 1.2 to 1.6 litres, running on gasoline or diesel or gas balloon equipment or gasoline, lpg. The table above lists the power, torque and gearbox of each version.

How big is the Volkswagen Polo 5th generation?

About 3,970 mm long, 1,682 mm wide and 1,462 mm tall (156 in long), weighing 1,067–1,217 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.