Volkswagen Polo III
The Volkswagen Polo III (1994–2002): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 34 versions in the United Kingdom.
Model codes: 6N, 6N2
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,720–4,140 mm RDW | 3,715–4,138 mm |
| Width | 1,570–1,640 mm RDW | 1,632–1,655 mm |
| Height | 1,420 mm RDW | – |
| Wheelbase | 2,340–2,440 mm RDW | 2,407–2,444 mm |
| Front track | 1,351–1,429 mm ASTRA | – |
| Rear track | 1,380–1,400 mm ASTRA | – |
| Weights and towing | ||
| Kerb weight | 771–1,006 kg RDW | – |
| Mass in running order | 871–1,106 kg RDW | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 1,230–1,515 kg RDW | – |
| Towing, braked trailer | 800–1,000 kg Traficom | – |
| Towing, unbraked trailer | 385–500 kg RDW | – |
| Seats and space | ||
| Seats | 5 RDW | – |
| Doors | 2–4 RDW | – |
| Boot space | – | 245 L |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed | 160 km/h RDW | 151–200 km/h |
| Torque | 86–235 Nm ASTRA | 76–230 Nm |
Tyre sizes (most common first): 185/55R15, 185/60R14
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Wikipedia (en, de, fr), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), Traficom type approvals (Finland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age
| Age at test | Pass rate | UK average | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 years and older | 62.4% (62.0–62.8) | 69.2% | 48,875 |
What the MOT finds
| Area | This model | UK average, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 47.1% | 41.6% |
| Brakes | 40.9% | 36.4% |
| Lights and electrics | 37.9% | 28.8% |
| Tyres | 36.9% | 31.2% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 31.5% | 17.1% |
| Body, chassis and structure | 29.5% | 18.6% |
First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)
All 34 versions of the Volkswagen Polo III
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United Kingdom 34 versions
New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20021.2 (55 bhp) | 1.2 L | 41 kW (56 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 6.0 L/100 km NEDC | 144 g/km |
| 20021.2 (65 bhp) | 1.2 L | 49 kW (66 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 6.0 L/100 km NEDC | 144 g/km |
| 2001–20021.4 (75 bhp) | 1.4 L | 56 kW (76 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 6.5–6.9 L/100 km NEDC | 156–166 g/km |
| 20021.4 (75 bhp) | 1.4 L | 56 kW (76 PS) | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 7.6 L/100 km NEDC | 182 g/km |
| 20021.4 (100 bhp) | 1.4 L | 75 kW (101 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 7.0 L/100 km NEDC | 168 g/km |
| 20021.4 TDi PD (75 bhp) | 1.4 L | 56 kW (76 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 4.6 L/100 km NEDC | 124 g/km |
| 20021.9 SDI (64 bhp) | 1.9 L | 48 kW (65 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 4.9 L/100 km NEDC | 132 g/km |
| 20021.9 TDi PD (100 bhp) | 1.9 L | 75 kW (101 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 5.0 L/100 km NEDC | 135 g/km |
| 20011.0 E (50 bhp) · 1.0 (50 bhp) | 1.0 L | 37 kW (51 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 6.0 L/100 km NEDC | 144 g/km |
| 20011.4 E, S & SE Models (60 bhp) · 1.4 (60 bhp) | 1.4 L | 45 kW (61 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 6.4 L/100 km NEDC | 154 g/km |
| 20011.4 E, S & SE Models (60 bhp) · 1.4 (60 bhp) | 1.4 L | 45 kW (61 PS) | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 7.8 L/100 km NEDC | 187 g/km |
| 20011.4 16V S, SE & Colour Concept Models (75 bhp) · 1.4 16V (75 bhp) | 1.4 L | 56 kW (76 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 6.5 L/100 km NEDC | 156 g/km |
| 20011.4 16V S, SE & Colour Concept Models (75 bhp) · 1.4 16V (75 bhp) | 1.4 L | 56 kW (76 PS) | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 7.5 L/100 km NEDC | 180 g/km |
| 20011.4 16V (100 bhp) | 1.4 L | 75 kW (101 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 7.0 L/100 km NEDC | 168 g/km |
| 2000–2001SE TDI PD 1.4 75 bhp · 1.4 TDI PD S, SE & Colour Concept Models (75 bhp) · 1.4 TDI PD (75 bhp) | 1.4 L | 56 kW (76 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 4.5 L/100 km NEDC | 120 g/km |
| 20011.6 (100 bhp) | 1.6 L | 75 kW (101 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 7.9 L/100 km NEDC | 190 g/km |
| 2000–2001S 1.6 100 bhp · SE 1.6 100 bhp · 1.6 (100 bhp) | 1.6 L | 75 kW (101 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 8.0 L/100 km NEDC | 192 g/km |
| 2000–2001GTI 1.6 125 bhp · 1.6 GTI (125 bhp) | 1.6 L | 93 kW (127 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 7.2 L/100 km NEDC | 173 g/km |
| 2000–2001E SDI 1.9 64 bhp · S SDI 1.9 64 bhp · 1.9 SDI E & S Models (64 bhp) and 1 more trim | 1.9 L | 48 kW (65 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 4.8 L/100 km NEDC | 130 g/km |
| 2000–2001E SDI 1.9 68 bhp · S SDI 1.9 68 bhp · 1.9 SDI (68 bhp) | 1.9 L | 51 kW (69 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 5.1–5.3 L/100 km NEDC | 138–143 g/km |
| 2000–2001E TDI 1.9 90 bhp · S TDI 1.9 90 bhp · SE TDI 1.9 90 bhp and 1 more trim | 1.9 L | 67 kW (91 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 5.1 L/100 km NEDC | 138 g/km |
| 2000–2001E TDI 1.9 90 bhp · S TDI 1.9 90 bhp · SE TDI 1.9 90 bhp and 1 more trim | 1.9 L | 67 kW (91 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 5.2 L/100 km NEDC | 140 g/km |
| 20011.9 TDI (90 bhp) | 1.9 L | 67 kW (91 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 5.0 L/100 km NEDC | 135 g/km |
| 2000–2001SE TDI 1.9 110 bhp · 1.9 TDI (110 bhp) | 1.9 L | 82 kW (111 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 5.0–5.1 L/100 km NEDC | 135–138 g/km |
| 2000E 1.0 50 bhp | 1.0 L | 37 kW (51 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 5.8 L/100 km NEDC | 139 g/km |
| 2000E 1.4 60 bhp · S 1.4 60 bhp · SE 1.4 60 bhp | 1.4 L | 45 kW (61 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 6.3 L/100 km NEDC | 151 g/km |
| 2000E 1.4 60 bhp · S 1.4 60 bhp · SE 1.4 60 bhp | 1.4 L | 45 kW (61 PS) | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 7.7 L/100 km NEDC | 185 g/km |
| 2000S 1.4 75 bhp | 1.4 L | 56 kW (76 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 6.4 L/100 km NEDC | 154 g/km |
| 2000SE 1.4 75 bhp | 1.4 L | 56 kW (76 PS) | Petrol | Manual | 6.4 L/100 km NEDC | 154 g/km |
| 2000S 1.4 75 bhp · SE 1.4 75 bhp | 1.4 L | 56 kW (76 PS) | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 7.7 L/100 km NEDC | 185 g/km |
| 2000E 1.4 75 bhp · S 1.4 75 bhp | 1.4 L | 56 kW (76 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 6.5–6.6 L/100 km NEDC | 156–158 g/km |
| 200016V 1.4 100 bhp | 1.4 L | 75 kW (101 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 7.0 L/100 km NEDC | 168 g/km |
| 2000S 1.6 100 bhp · SE 1.6 100 bhp | 1.6 L | 75 kW (101 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 7.9 L/100 km NEDC | 190 g/km |
| 2000S 1.6 100 bhp · SE 1.6 100 bhp | 1.6 L | 75 kW (101 PS) | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 8.6–8.7 L/100 km NEDC | 206–209 g/km |
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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.