Diesel and petrol · 1997–2022
Volkswagen Polo
Fuel use, running costs and specs for the Volkswagen Polo. By the official figures, the 2020 uses 5.2 L/100km: 55 mpg UK, 46 mpg US.
- Fuel use
- 5.2 L/100km
- 2020 official
- UK mpg
- 55 mpg
- US mpg
- 46 mpg
- On a full tank
- 777 km
- 40 L tank
What a Polo costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $15.14 per 100 km | $1,666 |
| Australia | $2.41/L petrol | $12.43 per 100 km | $1,380 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £14.45 per 100 miles | £1,012 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $9.53 per 100 miles | $1,287 |
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.
Mk6 (AW), 2018–2027
Specs for the 1.0 TSI hatchback; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Hatchback
- Size class
- City
- Generation
- Mk6 (AW)
- Built
- 2018-2027
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,053 mm
- Width
- 1,751 mm
- Height
- 1,446 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,564 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,130 kg
- Boot
- 351 L
Engine
- Engine
- 1.0 L 3-cylinder turbo petrol
- Engine size
- 999 cc
- Cylinders
- 3
- Aspiration
- Turbo
- Power
- 70 kW
- Torque
- 175 Nm
- Gearbox
- 7-speed dual-clutch
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 5.4 L/100km
- CO₂
- 122 g/km
- Fuel tank
- 40 L
- Minimum petrol
- 95 RON
Safety
- ANCAP
- ★★★★★
- ANCAP tested
- 2017
- Euro NCAP
- ★★★★★
- Euro NCAP tested
- 2017
- Airbags
- 6
- Auto emergency braking
- Yes
Features
- Apple CarPlay
- Yes
- Android Auto
- Yes
Mk5 (6R/6C), 2010–2020
Specs for the 1.6 TDI; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Hatchback
- Size class
- Small
- Generation
- 6R
- Built
- 2009-2017
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,054 mm
- Width
- 1,750 mm
- Height
- 1,461 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,548 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,280 kg
- Boot
- 354 L
Engine
- Engine
- 1.6 L 4-cylinder turbo diesel
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Turbo
- Power
- 64 kW
- Torque
- 240 Nm
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 3.7 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 40 L
Safety
- Euro NCAP
- ★★★★★
- Euro NCAP tested
- 2009
Mk4 (9N), 2002–2009
Specs for the 1.4 hatchback; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Hatchback
- Size class
- City
- Generation
- Mk4 (9N)
- Built
- 2002-2009
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 3,970 mm
- Width
- 1,681 mm
- Height
- 1,461 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,469 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,102 kg
- Boot
- 278 L
Engine
- Engine
- 1.4 L 4-cylinder petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 63 kW
- Torque
- 132 Nm
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 5.3 L/100km
- CO₂
- 155 g/km
- Fuel tank
- 45 L
- Minimum petrol
- 95 RON
Safety
- Euro NCAP
- ★★★★☆
- Euro NCAP tested
- 2002
- Airbags
- 4
Mk3 (6N2), 2000–2001
Specs for the 1.4 hatchback; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Hatchback
- Size class
- City
- Generation
- Mk3 (6N2)
- Built
- 2000-2001
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 3,819 mm
- Width
- 1,641 mm
- Height
- 1,441 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,436 mm
- Kerb weight
- 983 kg
- Boot
- 248 L
Engine
- Engine
- 1.4 L 4-cylinder petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 47 kW
- Torque
- 116 Nm
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 5.9 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 45 L
- Minimum petrol
- 95 RON
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Petrol | 5.5 L/100km | 52 mpg | 43 mpg | — |
| 2021 | Petrol | 5.3 L/100km | 53 mpg | 44 mpg | — |
| 2020 | Petrol | 5.2 L/100km | 55 mpg | 46 mpg | — |
| 2019 | Petrol | 5.1 L/100km | 56 mpg | 46 mpg | — |
| 2018 | Petrol | 5.0 L/100km | 56 mpg | 47 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Petrol | 4.9 L/100km | 58 mpg | 48 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Petrol | 4.9 L/100km | 57 mpg | 48 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Petrol | 4.9 L/100km | 58 mpg | 48 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Petrol | 5.2 L/100km | 55 mpg | 46 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Petrol | 5.4 L/100km | 53 mpg | 44 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Diesel | 3.4 L/100km | 83 mpg | 69 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Petrol | 5.4 L/100km | 52 mpg | 44 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Petrol | 5.4 L/100km | 53 mpg | 44 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Diesel | 4.7 L/100km | 60 mpg | 50 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Diesel | 5.0 L/100km | 56 mpg | 47 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Petrol | 5.5 L/100km | 52 mpg | 43 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Petrol | 6.8 L/100km | 42 mpg | 35 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Diesel | 3.8 L/100km | 74 mpg | 62 mpg | — |
| 2008 | Petrol | 7.3 L/100km | 39 mpg | 32 mpg | — |
| 2008 | Diesel | 4.2 L/100km | 67 mpg | 56 mpg | — |
| 2007 | Petrol | 7.2 L/100km | 39 mpg | 33 mpg | — |
| 2007 | Diesel | 4.4 L/100km | 65 mpg | 54 mpg | — |
| 2006 | Diesel | 4.5 L/100km | 63 mpg | 52 mpg | — |
| 2006 | Petrol | 7.3 L/100km | 39 mpg | 32 mpg | — |
| 2005 | Petrol | 7.3 L/100km | 39 mpg | 32 mpg | — |
| 2001 | Petrol | 6.6 L/100km | 43 mpg | 36 mpg | — |
| 2000 | Petrol | 7.2 L/100km | 39 mpg | 33 mpg | — |
Volkswagen Polo questions
What is the fuel consumption of the Volkswagen Polo?
The 2020 Volkswagen Polo uses 5.2 L/100km by its official figures: 55 mpg in UK gallons and 46 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Volkswagen Polo cost to run a year?
At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $1,666 in New Zealand, $1,380 in Australia, £1,012 in United Kingdom, $1,287 in United States.
How far does a Volkswagen Polo go on a full tank?
About 777 km (483 miles) from its 40 L tank at its official fuel use.
How big is the Volkswagen Polo's boot?
351 L, for the 1.0 TSI hatchback.
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