Volkswagen Polo V (2009–2014)

The Volkswagen Polo V was offered with 16 engine versions (11 gasoline, 5 diesel), from 60 to 180 hp, built 2009–2014.

Volkswagen Polo (illustrative photo) Enlarge
Production years2009–2014
Body styleHatchback
Doors5
Length156.3 in (3,970 mm) – 156.5 in (3,976 mm)
Width66.2 in (1,682 mm)
Height58.5 in (1,485 mm) – 57.2 in (1,452 mm)
Cargo volume9.9 cu ft (280 l) – 7.2 cu ft (204 l)
Fuel tank11.9 gal (45 l)

All Volkswagen Polo V engines

EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombinedDrive
1.2 (60 hp) 3-dr2009–2014Gasoline60 hp (44 kW)80 lb-ft (108 Nm)16.1 s98 mph (157 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.2 (60 hp) 5-dr2009–2014Gasoline60 hp (44 kW)80 lb-ft (108 Nm)16.1 s98 mph (157 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.2 (70 hp) 3-dr2009–2014Gasoline70 hp (51 kW)83 lb-ft (112 Nm)14.1 s103 mph (165 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.2 (70 hp) 5-dr2009–2014Gasoline70 hp (51 kW)83 lb-ft (112 Nm)14.1 s103 mph (165 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.2 TSI (105 hp)2009–2014Gasoline105 hp (77 kW)9.7 s118 mph (190 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.2 TSI (105 hp) DSG2009–2014Gasoline105 hp (77 kW)9.7 s118 mph (190 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.4 (85 hp) 3-dr2009–2014Gasoline85 hp (63 kW)97 lb-ft (132 Nm)12.1 s110 mph (177 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.4 (85 hp) 5-dr2009–2014Gasoline85 hp (63 kW)97 lb-ft (132 Nm)12.1 s110 mph (177 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.4 (85 hp) DSG2009–2014Gasoline85 hp (63 kW)97 lb-ft (132 Nm)11.9 s110 mph (177 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.6 TDI (75 hp) 3-dr2009–2010Diesel75 hp (55 kW)144 lb-ft (195 Nm)14 s106 mph (170 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.6 TDI (75 hp) 5-dr2009–2010Diesel75 hp (55 kW)144 lb-ft (195 Nm)14 s106 mph (170 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.6 TDI (90 hp)2009–2014Diesel90 hp (66 kW)11.5 s112 mph (180 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.6 TDI (90 hp) DSG2009–2014Diesel90 hp (66 kW)11.5 s112 mph (180 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.2 TDI (75 hp)2010–2014Diesel75 hp (55 kW)133 lb-ft (180 Nm)13.9 s106 mph (170 km/h)Front-wheel drive
GTI 1.4 TSI (180 hp) DSG 3-dr2010–2014Gasoline180 hp (132 kW)184 lb-ft (250 Nm)6.9 s142 mph (229 km/h)Front-wheel drive
GTI 1.4 TSI (180 hp) DSG 5-dr2010–2014Gasoline180 hp (132 kW)184 lb-ft (250 Nm)6.9 s142 mph (229 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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