2001-2009 Polo OverviewVolkswagen Polo Overview (2001 - 2009)
Mk4
Tech Specs Summary
-
- 91 - 140 mph
-
- 7.5 - 19.3 seconds
-
- 54 - 178 BHP
-
- 35.3 - 62.8 mpg
-
- 1,037 - 1,265 kg
-
- 268 - 1,048 L (Hatchback)
-
- 432 L (Saloon)
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 hatchback or saloon. There are many power levels available, ranging from a 54 BHP 1.2 L Inline 3 petrol engine all the way to a 178 BHP 1.8 L Inline 4 Turbo petrol 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 BHP and a power/weight ratio of 141 BHP/Tonne 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 9,999.9 litres of cargo. It also has a towing capacity of 800 kg.
Euro NCAP Results
