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 BHP
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- 37.2 - 85.6 mpg
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- 980 - 1,324 kg
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- 204 - 1,030 L
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 BHP 1.2 L Inline 3 petrol engine all the way to a 217 BHP 1.4 L Inline 4 Twincharged 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 R WRC which scores 2.6★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 217 BHP and a power/weight ratio of 164 BHP/Tonne 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 280-952 litres of cargo. It also has an unbraked towing capacity of 570 kg and a braked towing capacity of 1,100 kg.
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