Volkswagen Polo IV (9N; facelift 2005) (2005–2009)

The Volkswagen Polo IV (9N; facelift 2005) was offered with 22 engine versions (14 gasoline, 8 diesel), from 70 to 180 hp, built 2005–2009.

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Production years2005–2009
Body styleHatchback
Doors5
Length153.4 in (3,897 mm) – 154.2 in (3,916 mm)
Width65.0 in (1,650 mm)
Height57.7 in (1,465 mm) – 57.8 in (1,467 mm)
Cargo volume9.5 cu ft (270 l)
Fuel tank11.9 gal (45 l)

All Volkswagen Polo IV (9N; facelift 2005) engines

EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombinedDrive
1.2 (70 hp) 3-d2005–2009Gasoline70 hp (51 kW)114 lb-ft (155 Nm)14.5 s104 mph (167 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.2 (70 hp) 5-d2005–2009Gasoline70 hp (51 kW)83 lb-ft (112 Nm)14.5 s104 mph (167 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.4 (80 hp)2005–2009Gasoline80 hp (59 kW)97 lb-ft (132 Nm)12.2 s112 mph (180 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.4 (80 hp) 5-d2005–2009Gasoline80 hp (59 kW)97 lb-ft (132 Nm)12.2 s109 mph (175 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.4 (80 hp) Automatic 3-d2005–2009Gasoline80 hp (59 kW)97 lb-ft (132 Nm)14.3 s106 mph (171 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.4 (80 hp) Automatic 5d2005–2009Gasoline80 hp (59 kW)97 lb-ft (132 Nm)14.3 s106 mph (171 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.4 TDI (70 hp) 3dr.2005–2009Diesel70 hp (51 kW)114 lb-ft (155 Nm)14.6 s102 mph (164 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.4 TDI (70 hp) 5-d2005–2009Diesel70 hp (51 kW)114 lb-ft (155 Nm)14.6 s102 mph (164 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.4 TDI (80 hp) 3-d2005–2009Diesel80 hp (59 kW)144 lb-ft (195 Nm)12.8 s108 mph (174 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.4 TDI (80 hp) 5-d2005–2009Diesel80 hp (59 kW)144 lb-ft (195 Nm)12.8 s108 mph (174 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.6 (105 hp) 3-d2005–2009Gasoline105 hp (77 kW)109 lb-ft (148 Nm)10.4 s119 mph (192 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.6 (105 hp) 5-d2005–2009Gasoline105 hp (77 kW)109 lb-ft (148 Nm)10.4 s119 mph (192 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.6 (105 hp) Triptronic 3-d2005–2009Gasoline105 hp (77 kW)109 lb-ft (148 Nm)11.3 s116 mph (187 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.6 (105 hp) Triptronic 5-d2005–2009Gasoline105 hp (77 kW)109 lb-ft (148 Nm)11.3 s116 mph (187 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.9 TDI (100 hp) 3-d2005–2009Diesel100 hp (74 kW)184 lb-ft (250 Nm)10.7 s117 mph (188 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.9 TDI (100 hp) 5-d2005–2009Diesel100 hp (74 kW)184 lb-ft (250 Nm)10.7 s117 mph (188 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.9 TDI (130 hp) 3-d2005–2009Diesel130 hp (96 kW)229 lb-ft (310 Nm)9.2 s128 mph (206 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.9 TDI (130 hp) 5d2005–2009Diesel130 hp (96 kW)229 lb-ft (310 Nm)9.2 s128 mph (206 km/h)Front-wheel drive
GTI 1.8 (150 hp) 3-d2005–2009Gasoline150 hp (110 kW)155 lb-ft (210 Nm)8.2 s134 mph (216 km/h)Front-wheel drive
GTI 1.8 (150 hp) 5-d2005–2009Gasoline150 hp (110 kW)155 lb-ft (210 Nm)8.2 s134 mph (216 km/h)Front-wheel drive
GTI Cup 1.8 (180 hp) 3-d2005–2009Gasoline180 hp (132 kW)173 lb-ft (235 Nm)7.5 s140 mph (225 km/h)Front-wheel drive
GTI Cup 1.8 (180 hp) 5-d2005–2009Gasoline180 hp (132 kW)173 lb-ft (235 Nm)7.5 s140 mph (225 km/h)Front-wheel drive

Figures are the manufacturer's, mostly for the European versions, and can vary with equipment. Fuel economy is converted from the European test (l/100 km) to US mpg, so it reads higher than an EPA rating. Engines with a link have their own spec sheet.

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