Autoknowtive
Volkswagen Polo
Volkswagen has built the Polo since 1975. Autoknowtive’s catalog has 11 of them, from the 1975 Volkswagen Polo to the 2022 Volkswagen Polo. Body styles here: Hatchback and Wagon. Sold new in Europe and Asia.
- Built
- 1975–today
- Brand from
- Germany
- Body styles
- Hatchback and Wagon
- Sold new in
- Europe and Asia
- In the catalog
- 11 cars, 3 of them concepts
How it changed
Power went from 60 hp in the 1975 Polo to 207 hp in the 2022 Polo. It got heavier along the way: 685 kg for the 1975 car, 1,286 kg for the 2022. The most powerful here is the 2022 Volkswagen Polo at 207 hp (154 kW). Quickest from 0 to 62 mph: the 2022 Volkswagen Polo, in 6.5 s.
Every Polo in the catalog
1982 Volkswagen Polo
1999 Volkswagen Polo Classic
The Volkswagen Polo Classic models featured a 75 PS (55 kW) or 100 PS (74 kW) 1.6 L and a 64 PS (47 kW) 1.9 L diesel.
Text: press release via NetCarShow
Photo: NetCarShow
1999 Volkswagen Polo Variant
Volkswagen Polo Variant was a versions of the Ibiza-based SEAT Cordoba.
Text: press release via NetCarShow
Photo: NetCarShow
2003 Volkswagen Polo Sedan
Launched in September 2001, the all-new 9N (Mk IV) model was put on sale in early 2002. In keeping with VW's aim of floor pan sharing it shares its platform with the SEAT Ibiza Mk 3 and Škoda Fabia.
Text: press release via NetCarShow
Photo: NetCarShow
2009 Volkswagen Polo BlueMotion Concept
It is still a concept - the most fuel efficient five-seater in the world. Its name: Volkswagen Polo BlueMotion Concept. Fuel consumption: 3.3 liters CO2 emissions: just 87 g/km!
Text: press release via NetCarShow
Photo: NetCarShow
2010 Volkswagen Polo 3-Door
Volkswagen is presenting the youngest offspring of the Volkswagen Polo family at the 2009 International Motor Show in Frankfurt (IAA, September 17 to 27): an agile Volkswagen Polo 3-door.
Text: press release via NetCarShow
Photo: NetCarShow
2012 Volkswagen Polo R WRC Concept
With the newly developed Polo R WRC, Volkswagen Motorsport is presenting a road-going prototype for the FIA World Rally Championship. The "hottest Polo ever" - as it was called by Volkswagen Head of Development Dr. Ulrich Hackenberg even at its first official airing - will be starting its tour around the globe from 2013 at numerous WRC races.
Text: press release via NetCarShow
Photo: NetCarShow
2012 Volkswagen Polo R WRC Street Concept
From motor racing to the street is the motto of the VW Polo R WRC Street concept car. At 2012 Wörthersee, Volkswagen will be presenting for the first time a preview of an extremely sporty small series, which is due to be launched in late 2013.
Text: press release via NetCarShow
Photo: NetCarShow
2014 Volkswagen Polo
2022 Volkswagen Polo
Volkswagen Polo is a confident compact car, with expressive design that oozes a unique charisma from whichever angle you look at it.
Text: press release via NetCarShow
Photo: NetCarShow
Specs side by side
| Car | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Weight | Engine | Drive | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 Polo | 60 hp (45 kW) | 69 lb-ft (94 Nm) | 12.9 s | 96 mph (154 km/h) | 685 kg (1,510 lb) | 1.1 L inline-4 | Front Wheel Drive | 4-Speed manual |
| 1982 Polo | 60 hp (45 kW) | 70 lb-ft (95 Nm) | 13.0 s | 96 mph (154 km/h) | 733 kg (1,616 lb) | 1.3 L inline-4 | Front Wheel Drive | 4-Speed manual |
| 1999 Polo Classic | 64 hp (48 kW) | 92 lb-ft (125 Nm) | 16.9 s | 96 mph (154 km/h) | 1,065 kg (2,348 lb) | 1.9 L inline-4 | Front Wheel Drive | 5-Speed manual |
| 1999 Polo Variant | 64 hp (48 kW) | 92 lb-ft (125 Nm) | 16.9 s | 96 mph (154 km/h) | 1,065 kg (2,348 lb) | 1.9 L inline-4 | Front Wheel Drive | 5-Speed manual |
| 2003 Polo Sedan | 101 hp (75 kW) | 177 lb-ft (240 Nm) | 10.7 s | 117 mph (188 km/h) | 1,130 kg (2,491 lb) | 1.9 L inline-4 | Front Wheel Drive | 5-Speed manual |
| 2009 Polo BlueMotion | 90 hp (67 kW) | 170 lb-ft (230 Nm) | 11.5 s | 112 mph (180 km/h) | 1,165 kg (2,568 lb) | 1.6 L inline-4 | Front Wheel Drive | 5-speed manual |
| 2010 Polo 3-Door | 180 hp (134 kW) | 184 lb-ft (249 Nm) | 6.9 s | 142 mph (229 km/h) | 1,269 kg (2,798 lb) | 1.4 L inline-4 | Front Wheel Drive | 7-speed automatic (DSG) |
| 2012 Polo R WRC | 180 hp (134 kW) | 184 lb-ft (249 Nm) | 6.9 s | 142 mph (229 km/h) | 1,269 kg (2,798 lb) | 1.4 L inline-4 | Front Wheel Drive | 7-speed automatic (DSG) |
| 2012 Polo R WRC Street | 180 hp (134 kW) | 184 lb-ft (249 Nm) | 6.9 s | 142 mph (229 km/h) | 1,269 kg (2,798 lb) | 1.4 L inline-4 | Front Wheel Drive | 7-speed automatic (DSG) |
| 2014 Polo | 192 hp (143 kW) | 236 lb-ft (320 Nm) | 6.7 s | 147 mph (237 km/h) | 1,280 kg (2,822 lb) | 1.8 L inline-4 | Front Wheel Drive | 7-speed automatic (DSG) |
| 2022 Polo | 207 hp (154 kW) | 236 lb-ft (320 Nm) | 6.5 s | 149 mph (240 km/h) | 1,286 kg (2,835 lb) | 2.0 L inline-4 | Front Wheel Drive | 7-speed automatic DSG |
Power is the figure quoted for that version. Fuel economy is the best EPA combined rating, US models only.
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