Volkswagen Polo IV
The Volkswagen Polo IV (2001–2009): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 55 versions in the United Kingdom.
Model codes: 9N, 9N3
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,910 mm RDW | 3,897–4,198 mm |
| Width | 1,650–1,670 mm RDW | 1,650 mm |
| Height | 1,450–1,500 mm RDW | 1,452–1,501 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,450–2,460 mm RDW | 2,454–2,465 mm |
| Front track | 1,416–1,435 mm ASTRA | – |
| Rear track | 1,408–1,427 mm ASTRA | – |
| Weights and towing | ||
| Kerb weight | 983–1,064 kg RDW | – |
| Mass in running order | 1,083–1,164 kg RDW | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 1,550–1,620 kg RDW | – |
| Towing, braked trailer | 800–1,000 kg RDW | – |
| Towing, unbraked trailer | 500–580 kg RDW | – |
| Seats and space | ||
| Seats | 5 RDW | – |
| Doors | 2–4 RDW | – |
| Boot space | – | 270 L |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed | 152–175 km/h RDW | 152–216 km/h |
| Torque | 108–310 Nm ASTRA | 106–310 Nm |
Tyre sizes (most common first): 185/55R15, 205/45R16, 165/70R14, 185/60R14, 195/50R15, 195/55R15
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 | 63.0% (62.9–63.2) | 69.2% | 380,566 |
What the MOT finds
| Area | This model | UK average, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 42.2% | 41.6% |
| Lights and electrics | 38.2% | 28.8% |
| Tyres | 37.7% | 31.2% |
| Brakes | 31.4% | 36.4% |
| Body, chassis and structure | 30.3% | 18.6% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 17.8% | 17.1% |
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 55 versions of the Volkswagen Polo IV
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United Kingdom 55 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008–20101.2 (60 PS) S · 1.2 (60 PS) · 1.2 (60ps) | 1.2 L | 44 kW (60 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 5.8 L/100 km NEDC | 138 g/km |
| 2008–20101.2 (70 PS) S · 1.2 (70 PS) · 1.2 (70ps) | 1.2 L | 52 kW (70 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 5.8 L/100 km NEDC | 138 g/km |
| 2008–20101.4 (80 PS) S, SE · 1.4 (80 PS) · 1.4 (80ps) | 1.4 L | 59 kW (80 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 6.3 L/100 km NEDC | 150 g/km |
| 2008–20101.4 (80 PS) Tiptronic · 1.4 (80ps) Tiptronic | 1.4 L | 59 kW (80 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 6.9 L/100 km NEDC | 165 g/km |
| 2007–20101.4 TDI (70 PS) S · 1.4 TDI (70 PS) · 1.4 TDI (70ps) | 1.4 L | 52 kW (70 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 4.5 L/100 km NEDC | 119 g/km |
| 2007–20101.4 TDI (80 PS) SE · 1.4 TDI (80 PS) · 1.4 TDI (80ps) | 1.4 L | 59 kW (80 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 4.5 L/100 km NEDC | 119 g/km |
| 2008–20101.4 TDI (80PS) (without A/C) with DPF BLUEMOTION · 1.4 TDI (80 PS) BlueMotion with DPF · 1.4 TDI (80ps) BlueMotion with DPF | 1.4 L | 59 kW (80 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 3.8 L/100 km NEDC | 99 g/km |
| 2008–20091.6 (105 PS) Sport · 1.6 (105 PS) | 1.6 L | 77 kW (105 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 6.7 L/100 km NEDC | 159 g/km |
| 2007–20091.8 T (150 PS) GTi · 1.8 T (150 PS) GTI | 1.8 L | 110 kW (150 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 7.8 L/100 km NEDC | 186 g/km |
| 2008–20091.9 TDI (100 PS) Sport · 1.9 TDI (100 PS) | 1.9 L | 74 kW (100 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 4.8 L/100 km NEDC | 127 g/km |
| 20081.2 (70 PS) Dune | 1.2 L | 52 kW (70 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 6.0 L/100 km NEDC | 142 g/km |
| 2007–20081.4 (80 PS) Dune 5 door | 1.4 L | 59 kW (80 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 6.6 L/100 km NEDC | 157 g/km |
| 20081.4 TSI (122 PS) | 1.4 L | 90 kW (122 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 6.3 L/100 km NEDC | 149 g/km |
| 2007–20081.4 TDI (70 PS) Dune 5 door | 1.4 L | 52 kW (70 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 4.9 L/100 km NEDC | 129 g/km |
| 20081.4 TDI (80PS) (with A/C) with DPF BLUEMOTION | 1.4 L | 59 kW (80 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 4.0 L/100 km NEDC | 104 g/km |
| 20071.2 (55 PS) E, S | 1.2 L | 41 kW (55 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 6.0 L/100 km NEDC | 134 g/km |
| 20071.2 (64 PS) E, S | 1.2 L | 47 kW (64 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 5.9 L/100 km NEDC | 140 g/km |
| 20071.4 (75 PS) S, SE | 1.4 L | 55 kW (75 PS) | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 7.5 L/100 km NEDC | 179 g/km |
| 20071.4 (80 PS) S, SE | 1.4 L | 59 kW (80 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 6.4 L/100 km NEDC | 152 g/km |
| 20071.6 (105 PS) Sport | 1.6 L | 77 kW (105 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 6.9 L/100 km NEDC | 165 g/km |
| 20071.9 TDI (100 PS) Sport with DPF | 1.9 L | 74 kW (100 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 5.0 L/100 km NEDC | 132 g/km |
| 2003–20061.2 (55 PS) | 1.2 L | 41 kW (55 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 6.0 L/100 km NEDC | 144 g/km |
| 20061.2 (65 PS) | 1.2 L | 48 kW (65 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 6.0 L/100 km NEDC | 144 g/km |
| 2003–20061.4 (75 PS) | 1.4 L | 55 kW (75 PS) | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 7.6 L/100 km NEDC | 182 g/km |
| 2003–20061.4 (75 PS) | 1.4 L | 55 kW (75 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 6.5–6.8 L/100 km NEDC | 156–163 g/km |
| 20061.4 FSI (86 PS) | 1.4 L | 63 kW (86 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 6.0 L/100 km NEDC | 144 g/km |
| 20061.4 (100 PS) | 1.4 L | 74 kW (100 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 6.8 L/100 km NEDC | 163 g/km |
| 20061.4 TDI PD (70 PS) | 1.4 L | 52 kW (70 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 4.7 L/100 km NEDC | 127 g/km |
| 20061.4 TDI (70 PS) | 1.4 L | 52 kW (70 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 5.0 L/100 km NEDC | 127 g/km |
| 20061.4 TDI PD (80 PS) | 1.4 L | 59 kW (80 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 4.6 L/100 km NEDC | 124 g/km |
| 20061.8 T GTI (150 PS) | 1.8 L | 110 kW (150 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 7.9 L/100 km NEDC | 190 g/km |
| 20061.9 TDI PD (100 PS) | 1.9 L | 74 kW (100 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 5.0 L/100 km NEDC | 135 g/km |
| 20061.9 TDI PD (130 PS) | 1.9 L | 96 kW (130 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.4 L/100 km NEDC | 146 g/km |
| 2003–20041.2 (65 PS) · 1.2 (65 PS) (From December 02) | 1.2 L | 48 kW (65 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 6.0 L/100 km NEDC | 144 g/km |
| 2003–20041.4 (86 PS) FSI | 1.4 L | 63 kW (86 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 5.9 L/100 km NEDC | 142 g/km |
| 2003–20041.4 (100 PS) (from MY2003) · 1.4 (100 PS) | 1.4 L | 74 kW (100 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 6.7 L/100 km NEDC | 161 g/km |
| 2003–20041.4 TDi PD (75 PS) · 1.4 TDI PD (75 PS) | 1.4 L | 55 kW (75 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 4.6 L/100 km NEDC | 124 g/km |
| 2003–20041.9 SDI (64 PS) | 1.9 L | 47 kW (64 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 4.9 L/100 km NEDC | 132 g/km |
| 2003–20041.9 TDi PD (100 PS) · 1.9 TDI PD (100 PS) | 1.9 L | 74 kW (100 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 5.0 L/100 km NEDC | 135 g/km |
| 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 |
| 20011.6 (100 bhp) | 1.6 L | 75 kW (101 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 7.9 L/100 km NEDC | 190 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 |
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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.