2009-2017 Polo OverviewVolkswagen Polo Overview (2009 - 2017)
Mk5
Tech Specs Summary
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- 98 - 151 mph
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- 6.4 - 16.1 seconds
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- 59 - 217 hp
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- 31 - 71.3 mpg
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- 2,161 - 2,919 lbs
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- 7.2 - 36.4 ft3
This generation of the Volkswagen Polo (Mk5) was produced by the German manufacturer Volkswagen between 2009 - 2017. It's a front engined front-wheel drive Hatchback and came in 2 body styles, for example the Polo 1.0 60 and CrossPolo 1.2 TSI 90. There are many power levels available, ranging from a 59 hp 1.2 L Inline 3 gasoline engine all the way to a 217 hp 1.4 L Inline 4 Twincharged 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 R WRC which scores 2.6★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 217 hp and a power/weight ratio of 13.45 lb/hp it has a top speed of 151 mph and gets to 62 mph in 6.4 seconds.
Practicality Pick
If you're more interested in practicality, then the Volkswagen Polo 1.4 TDI 90 is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 3.5★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 822 miles and can store 9.9-33.6 cubic feet of cargo. It also has an unbraked towing capacity of 1,257 lbs and a braked towing capacity of 2,425 lbs.
Euro NCAP Results
