Volkswagen Polo vs Volkswagen Polo Mk5
The key differences
The Volkswagen Polo is the more powerful of the two: its strongest version makes 204 hp, 56 hp more than the Volkswagen Polo Mk5's best.
The Volkswagen Polo is 102 mm (4 in) longer than the Volkswagen Polo Mk5.
Typical kerb weights are 1,120 kg for the Volkswagen Polo and 1,050 kg for the Volkswagen Polo Mk5.
Specifications side by side
| Spec | Volkswagen Polo | Volkswagen Polo Mk5 |
|---|---|---|
| Body style | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| On sale since | 1975 | 2009 |
| Power | 79–204 hp (59–152 kW) | 59–148 hp (44–110 kW) |
| Torque | 93–200 Nm | 95–250 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.4–15.5 s | 7.8–16.1 s |
| Top speed | 171–195 km/h | 157–220 km/h |
| Engines in Europe | 4 | — |
| Best economy (Europe) | 5.3 l/100 km | — |
| US combined economy | — | — |
| Electric range (US) | — | — |
| Length | 4,074 mm (160 in) | 3,972 mm (156 in) |
| Width | 1,751 mm (69 in) | 1,682 mm (66 in) |
| Height | 1,451 mm (57 in) | 1,463 mm (58 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2,552 mm (100 in) | 2,470 mm (97 in) |
| Kerb weight | 1,120 kg (2,469 lb) | 1,050 kg (2,315 lb) |
| Sold in | South Africa | South Africa as Volkswagen Polo Vivo |