Volkswagen2017-present Polo Overview

Volkswagen Polo Overview (2017 - present)

Mk6

Tech Specs Summary


102 - 149 mph

6.5 - 15.5 seconds

64 - 204 BHP

41.5 - 76.3 mpg
kg
1,105 - 1,361 kg

206 - 1,079 L
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This generation of the Volkswagen Polo (Mk6) is produced by the German manufacturer Volkswagen and started production in 2017. It's a front engined front-wheel drive Hatchback. There are many power levels available, ranging from a 64 BHP 1 L Inline 3 petrol engine all the way to a 204 BHP 2 L Inline 4 Turbo petrol engine. It has macpherson strut front suspension and torsion beam rear suspension.

Performance Pick

Performance Pick
Volkswagen Polo GTI
(2021 - present)
...Polo GTI

If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the Polo is the Volkswagen Polo GTI which scores 2.4★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 204 BHP and a power/weight ratio of 150 BHP/Tonne it has a top speed of 149 mph and gets to 62 mph in 6.5 seconds.

Practicality Pick

Practicality Pick
Volkswagen Polo GTI
(2018 - 2021)
...Polo GTI

If you're more interested in practicality, then the Volkswagen Polo GTI is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 3.3★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 421 miles and can store 305-1,079 litres of cargo. It also has an unbraked towing capacity of 670 kg and a braked towing capacity of 1,200 kg.

Euro NCAP Results

2017
★★★★★
Standard Safety Equipment
Adult Occupant
96%
Child Occupant
85%
Pedestrian
76%
Safety Assist
59%
2022
★★★★★
Standard Safety Equipment
Adult Occupant
94%
Child Occupant
80%
Vulnerable Road Users
70%
Safety Assist
70%
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