Electric and petrol · 2012–2018

Volkswagen Up

Fuel consumption, running costs and specs for the Volkswagen Up. By the official figures, the 2018 uses 4.8 L/100km.

Volkswagen Up in white
Fuel use
4.8 L/100km
2018 official
Seats
4

What a Up costs to run

At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use, Canada first.

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
New Zealand$2.94/L petrol$14.11 per 100 km$1,552
Australia$2.42/L petrol$11.59 per 100 km$1,287
United Kingdom£1.74/L petrol£13.47 per 100 miles£943
United States$4.35/gal petrol$8.88 per 100 miles$1,199

A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.

up!, 2012–2023

Specs for the 1.0 MPI; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Hatchback
Size class
City
Generation
Up!
Built
2012-2023
Seats
4
Doors
5
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
3,540 mm
Width
1,641 mm
Height
1,478 mm
Wheelbase
2,420 mm
Boot
251 L

Engine

Engine
1.0 L 3-cylinder petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Cylinders
3
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
55 kW
Torque
95 Nm
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Safety

Euro NCAP
★★★★★
Euro NCAP tested
2011

Official figures by year

From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2018Petrol4.8 L/100km59 mpg49 mpg—
2015Petrol4.2 L/100km68 mpg56 mpg—
2014Petrol4.3 L/100km66 mpg55 mpg—
2013Petrol4.3 L/100km65 mpg54 mpg—
2012Petrol4.4 L/100km65 mpg54 mpg—

Volkswagen Up questions

What is the fuel consumption of the Volkswagen Up?

The 2018 Volkswagen Up uses 4.8 L/100km by its official figures. Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a Volkswagen Up cost to run a year in Canada?

At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $1,552 in New Zealand, $1,287 in Australia, £943 in United Kingdom, $1,199 in United States.

How big is the Volkswagen Up's boot?

251 L, for the 1.0 MPI.

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What will a drive in your Up cost?

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