Volkswagen2011-2023 up! Overview

Volkswagen up! Overview (2011 - 2023)

2011 - 2023

Tech Specs Summary


81 - 122 mph

8.8 - 16.3 seconds

59 - 113 BHP

58.9 - 215.6 mpg
kg
926 - 1,229 kg

213 - 959 L
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The Volkswagen up! was produced by the German manufacturer Volkswagen between 2011 - 2023. It's a front engined front-wheel drive Hatchback and came in 2 body styles, for example the up! GTI and cross up! 1.0 75. There are many power levels available, ranging from a 59 BHP 1 L Inline 3 petrol engine to a 113 BHP 1 L Inline 3 Turbo petrol engine. It has macpherson strut front suspension and torsion beam rear suspension.

Performance Pick

Performance Pick
Volkswagen up! GTI
(2018 - 2023)
...up! GTI

If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the up! is the Volkswagen up! GTI which scores 2.1★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 113 BHP and a power/weight ratio of 117 BHP/Tonne it has a top speed of 122 mph and gets to 62 mph in 8.8 seconds.

Practicality Pick

Practicality Pick
Volkswagen up! 1.0 60
(2016 - 2023)
...p! 1.0 60

If you're more interested in practicality, then the Volkswagen up! 1.0 60 is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 3.5★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 530 miles and can store 251-959 litres of cargo.

Euro NCAP Results

2011
★★★★★
Adult Occupant
89%
Child Occupant
80%
Pedestrian
46%
Safety Assist
86%
2019
★★★
Standard Safety Equipment
Adult Occupant
81%
Child Occupant
83%
Vulnerable Road Users
46%
Safety Assist
55%
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