2001-2009 Polo OverviewVolkswagen Polo Overview (2001 - 2009)
Mk4
Tech Specs Summary
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- 91 - 140 mph
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- 7.5 - 19.3 seconds
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- 54 - 178 hp
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- 29.4 - 52.3 mpg
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- 2,286 - 2,789 lbs
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- 15.3 ft3 (Sedan)
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- 9.5 - 37 ft3 (Hatchback)
This generation of the Volkswagen Polo (Mk4) was produced by the German manufacturer Volkswagen between 2001 - 2009. It's a front engined front-wheel drive car and came as either a sedan or hatchback. There are many power levels available, ranging from a 54 hp 1.2 L Inline 3 gasoline engine all the way to a 178 hp 1.8 L Inline 4 Turbo gasoline engine. It has macpherson strut front suspension and torsion beam rear suspension.
Performance Pick
If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the Polo is the Volkswagen Polo GTI Cup Edition which scores 2.3★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 178 hp and a power/weight ratio of 15.67 lb/hp it has a top speed of 140 mph and gets to 62 mph in 7.5 seconds.
Practicality Pick
If you're more interested in practicality, then the Volkswagen Polo 1.2 is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 4★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 482 miles and can store 999.9 cubic feet of cargo. It also has a towing capacity of 1,764 lbs.
Euro NCAP Results
