Volkswagen up! I
The Volkswagen up! I (2011–2024): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 81 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, and France.
Model codes: AA · Sold in: France, European Union, and United Kingdom
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,540–3,600 mm RDW | – |
| Width | 1,640–1,650 mm RDW | 1,641 mm |
| Height | 1,460–1,480 mm RDW | – |
| Wheelbase | 2,410 mm RDW | 2,420 mm |
| Front track | 1,412–1,433 mm ASTRA | – |
| Rear track | 1,408–1,428 mm ASTRA | – |
| Weights and towing | ||
| Kerb weight | 829–933 kg RDW | 929–1,180 kg |
| Mass in running order | 929–1,033 kg RDW | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 1,290–1,370 kg RDW | – |
| Towing, braked trailer | 750–1,500 kg RDW | – |
| Towing, unbraked trailer | 400–490 kg RDW | – |
| Seats and space | ||
| Seats | 4 RDW | – |
| Doors | 2–5 RDW | – |
| Boot space | – | 251 L |
| Fuel tank | – | 35 L |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed | 160–172 km/h RDW | – |
| Torque | 90–212 Nm ASTRA | – |
Tyre sizes (most common first): 165/70R14, 185/55R15, 185/50R16, 175/65R14, 165/65R15, 195/40R17
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Wikipedia (en, pl), 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | 95.6% (95.3–95.9) | 92.2% | 15,283 |
| 4–5 years | 94.0% (93.8–94.2) | 91.0% | 55,099 |
| 6–8 years | 90.0% (89.8–90.2) | 86.4% | 121,176 |
| 9–12 years | 87.0% (86.8–87.1) | 77.9% | 147,960 |
What the MOT finds
| Area | This model | UK average, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 26.6% | 28.5% |
| Brakes | 15.9% | 22.4% |
| Suspension | 7.3% | 17.3% |
| Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers) | 6.3% | 7.3% |
| Lights and electrics | 6.1% | 11.6% |
| Body, chassis and structure | 2.9% | 4.6% |
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 81 versions of the Volkswagen up! I
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European Union 36 versions
New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ | Electric range | EU registrations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–2024 | 1.0 L | 48 kW (65 PS) | Petrol | 4.8–5.1 L/100 km WLTP | 116 g/km | – | 92,192 |
| 2021–2024 | Electric motor | 61 kW (83 PS) | Electric | 13.0–14.6 kWh/100 km WLTP | 0 g/km | 256–258 km | 103,974 |
| 2021–2024 | 1.0 L | 85 kW (116 PS) | Petrol | 5.4–5.5 L/100 km WLTP | 125 g/km | – | 6,280 |
| 2021–2024 | 1.0 L | 50 kW (68 PS) | Natural gas | 4.8–5.8 L/100 km WLTP | 104–106 g/km | – | 8,257 |
| 2023 | Electric motor | 67 kW (91 PS) | Electric | 14.4 kWh/100 km WLTP | 0 g/km | 259 km | 111 |
| 2023 | Electric motor | 110 kW (150 PS) | Electric | 14.4 kWh/100 km WLTP | 0 g/km | 259 km | 48 |
| 2023 | Electric motor | 81 kW (110 PS) | Electric | 14.4 kWh/100 km WLTP | 0 g/km | 259 km | 29 |
| 2023 | Electric motor | 95 kW (129 PS) | Electric | 14.4 kWh/100 km WLTP | 0 g/km | 258 km | 15 |
| 2023 | Electric motor | 68 kW (92 PS) | Electric | 14.4 kWh/100 km WLTP | 0 g/km | 259 km | 12 |
| 2023 | Electric motor | 84 kW (114 PS) | Electric | 14.4 kWh/100 km WLTP | 0 g/km | 259 km | 12 |
| 2023 | Electric motor | 112 kW (152 PS) | Electric | 14.4 kWh/100 km WLTP | 0 g/km | 259 km | 12 |
| 2023 | Electric motor | 72 kW (98 PS) | Electric | 14.4 kWh/100 km WLTP | 0 g/km | 259 km | 11 |
| 2023 | Electric motor | 70 kW (95 PS) | Electric | 14.4 kWh/100 km WLTP | 0 g/km | 259 km | 10 |
| 2023 | Electric motor | 85 kW (116 PS) | Electric | 14.4 kWh/100 km WLTP | 0 g/km | 259 km | 10 |
| 2023 | Electric motor | 96 kW (131 PS) | Electric | 14.4 kWh/100 km WLTP | 0 g/km | 259 km | 10 |
| 2021 | 1.0 L | 44 kW (60 PS) | Petrol | 4.9 L/100 km WLTP | 124 g/km | – | 1,196 |
| 2011–2020 | 1.0 L | 44 kW (60 PS) | Petrol | – | 96–105 g/km | – | 1,022,579 |
| 2019–2020 | Electric motor | 61 kW (83 PS) | Electric | 13.0–13.4 kWh/100 km NEDC | 0 g/km | 256 km | 42,810 |
| 2019–2020 | 1.0 L | 48 kW (65 PS) | Petrol | – | 99–129 g/km | – | 15,034 |
| 2012–2020 | 1.0 L | 50 kW (68 PS) | Natural gas | – | 79–84 g/km | – | 97,790 |
| 2016–2020 | 1.0 L | 85 kW (116 PS) | Petrol | – | 110–153 g/km | – | 16,730 |
| 2020 | Electric motor | 85 kW (116 PS) | Electric | – | 0 g/km | – | 946 |
| 2011–2020 | 1.0 L | 55 kW (75 PS) | Petrol | – | 97–108 g/km | – | 297,429 |
| 2013–2020 | Electric motor | 60 kW (82 PS) | Electric | 11.7–15.5 kWh/100 km NEDC | 0 g/km | 133 km | 23,872 |
| 2016–2020 | 1.0 L | 66 kW (90 PS) | Petrol | – | 97–115 g/km | – | 35,158 |
| 2020 | Electric motor | 110 kW (150 PS) | Electric | 12.8 kWh/100 km NEDC | 0 g/km | – | 14 |
| 2019 | 1.0 L | 110 kW (150 PS) | Petrol | – | 97 g/km | – | 24 |
| 2018 | 1.0 L | 44 kW (60 PS) | Petrol | 11.7 kWh/100 km NEDC | 98 g/km | – | 129,973 |
| 2018 | 1.0 L | 55 kW (75 PS) | Petrol | 11.7 kWh/100 km NEDC | 98 g/km | – | 31,730 |
| 2017 | 1.0 L | 83 kW (113 PS) | Petrol | – | 101 g/km | – | 338 |
| 2017 | 1.0 L | 99 kW (135 PS) | Petrol | – | 108 g/km | – | 162 |
| 2016 | 1.0 L | 44 kW (60 PS) | LPG | – | 105 g/km | – | 3,630 |
| 2016 | 1.0 L | 55 kW (75 PS) | LPG | – | 109 g/km | – | 14 |
| 2012–2014 | – | – | Petrol | – | 105–106 g/km | – | 2,578 |
| 2013 | 1.0 L | – | Other fuel | – | 106 g/km | – | 1,410 |
| 2013 | – | – | Natural gas | – | 79 g/km | – | 30 |
United Kingdom 29 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 | Electric range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019e-UP | Electric motor | – | Electric | – | 11.7 kWh/100 km NEDC | – | 160 km |
| 2014–2018e-UP | Electric motor | – | Electric | – | 11.7 kWh/100 km NEDC | 0 g/km | 160 km |
| 2017–20181.0 60PS ASG Move up! · 1.0 60PS ASG up! beats | 1.0 L | 44 kW (60 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 4.3 L/100 km NEDC | 100 g/km | – |
| 2017–20181.0 60PS BMT Move up! · 1.0 60PS BMT Take up! · 1.0 60PS BMT up! beats | 1.0 L | 44 kW (60 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 4.1 L/100 km NEDC | 96 g/km | – |
| 2017–20181.0 60PS Move up! · 1.0 60PS Take up! · 1.0 60PS up! beats | 1.0 L | 44 kW (60 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 4.4 L/100 km NEDC | 101 g/km | – |
| 2017–20181.0 75PS ASG BMT High up! | 1.0 L | 55 kW (75 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 4.2 L/100 km NEDC | 97 g/km | – |
| 2017–20181.0 75PS BMT High up! · 1.0 75PS BMT up! beats | 1.0 L | 55 kW (75 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 4.1 L/100 km NEDC | 96 g/km | – |
| 2017–20181.0 75PS ASG up! beats | 1.0 L | 55 kW (75 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 4.4 L/100 km NEDC | 103 g/km | – |
| 2017–20181.0 75PS High up! · 1.0 75PS up! beats | 1.0 L | 55 kW (75 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 4.4 L/100 km NEDC | 101 g/km | – |
| 2017–20181.0 90PS High up! · 1.0 90PS up! beats | 1.0 L | 66 kW (90 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 4.7 L/100 km NEDC | 108 g/km | – |
| 20181.0 115PS GTI | 1.0 L | 85 kW (115 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 4.8 L/100 km NEDC | 110 g/km | – |
| 2015–20161.0 60PS · Look up! 1.0 60PS · Move up! 1.0 60PS and 1 more trim | 1.0 L | 44 kW (60 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 4.5 L/100 km NEDC | 105 g/km | – |
| 2015–20161.0 60PS ASG · Look up! 1.0 60PS ASG · Move up! 1.0 60PS ASG and 1 more trim | 1.0 L | 44 kW (60 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 4.4 L/100 km NEDC | 103 g/km | – |
| 2015–20161.0 60PS with Stop-Start · Move up! 1.0 60PS BlueMotion Technology | 1.0 L | 44 kW (60 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 4.1 L/100 km NEDC | 95 g/km | – |
| 2015–20161.0 75PS ASG · Club up! 1.0 75PS ASG · High up! 1.0 75PS ASG and 2 more trims | 1.0 L | 55 kW (75 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 4.5 L/100 km NEDC | 105 g/km | – |
| 2015–20161.0 75PS with Stop-Start · High up! 1.0 75PS BlueMotion Technology | 1.0 L | 55 kW (75 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 4.2 L/100 km NEDC | 98 g/km | – |
| 2016Club up! 1.0 75PS · High up! 1.0 75PS · Rock up! 1.0 75PS and 1 more trim | 1.0 L | 55 kW (75 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 4.6 L/100 km NEDC | 106 g/km | – |
| 20151.0 75PS | 1.0 L | 55 kW (75 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 4.7 L/100 km NEDC | 108 g/km | – |
| 2013–20141.0 60PS Move up! · 1.0 60PS Take up! | 1.0 L | 44 kW (60 PS) | Petrol | Manual | 4.5 L/100 km NEDC | 105 g/km | – |
| 2013–20141.0 MPI 60PS ASG | 1.0 L | 44 kW (60 PS) | Petrol | Automatic | 4.4 L/100 km NEDC | 103 g/km | – |
| 2013–20141.0 60PS BlueMotion Technology Move up! | 1.0 L | 44 kW (60 PS) | Petrol | Manual | 4.1–4.5 L/100 km NEDC | 95 g/km | – |
| 2013–20141.0 75PS BlueMotion Technology High Up! · 1.0 75PS BlueMotion Technology High up! | 1.0 L | 55 kW (75 PS) | Petrol | Manual | 4.2 L/100 km NEDC | 98 g/km | – |
| 2013–20141.0 75PS High up! · 1.0 75PS up! Black · 1.0 75PS up! White and 2 more trims | 1.0 L | 55 kW (75 PS) | Petrol | Manual | 4.7 L/100 km NEDC | 108 g/km | – |
| 2013–20141.0 MPI 75PS ASG | 1.0 L | 55 kW (75 PS) | Petrol | Automatic | 4.5 L/100 km NEDC | 105 g/km | – |
| 20121.0 60PS BlueMotion Technology Move up! | 1.0 L | 44 kW (60 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 4.1 L/100 km NEDC | 96 g/km | – |
| 20121.0 60PS Move up! · 1.0 60PS Take up! | 1.0 L | 44 kW (60 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 4.5 L/100 km NEDC | 105 g/km | – |
| 20121.0 MPI 60PS ASG | 1.0 L | 44 kW (60 PS) | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 4.4 L/100 km NEDC | 103 g/km | – |
| 20121.0 75PS High up! · 1.0 75PS up! Black · 1.0 75PS up! White | 1.0 L | 55 kW (75 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 4.7 L/100 km NEDC | 108 g/km | – |
| 20121.0 MPI 75PS ASG | 1.0 L | 55 kW (75 PS) | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 4.5 L/100 km NEDC | 105 g/km | – |
France 16 versions
New cars on sale in France, from ADEME Car Labelling. NEDC figures until 2015, WLTP figures in the current catalogue.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–2015UP! 1.0 60 MPI | – | 44 kW (60 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 4.5 L/100 km NEDC | 105 g/km |
| 2014–2015UP! 1.0 60 MPI ASG5 | – | 44 kW (60 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 4.4 L/100 km NEDC | 103 g/km |
| 2014–2015UP! 1.0 60 MPI BMT | – | 44 kW (60 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 4.1 L/100 km NEDC | 95 g/km |
| 2015ECO UP! 1.0 68 GNV | – | 50 kW (68 PS) | Natural gas | 5-speed manual | 4.4 L/100 km NEDC | 79 g/km |
| 2014–2015UP! 1.0 75 MPI | – | 55 kW (75 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 4.7 L/100 km NEDC | 108 g/km |
| 2014–2015UP! 1.0 75 MPI BMT | – | 55 kW (75 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 4.2 L/100 km NEDC | 98 g/km |
| 2013–2015UP! 1.0 MPI (75ch) ASG 5 · UP! 1.0 75 MPI ASG5 | – | 55 kW (75 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 4.5 L/100 km NEDC | 105 g/km |
| 2015UP! 1.0 75 MPI (CROSS UP) | – | 55 kW (75 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 4.7 L/100 km NEDC | 109 g/km |
| 2015E-UP! (82ch) | Electric motor | 60 kW (82 PS) | Electric | Automatic | – | – |
| 2014UP! 1.0 75 MPI (cross up) | – | 55 kW (75 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 4.7 L/100 km NEDC | 109 g/km |
| 2014e-up (82ch) | Electric motor | 60 kW (82 PS) | Electric | Automatic | – | – |
| 2012–2013NOUVELLE up! 1.0 MPI (60ch) · UP! 1.0 MPI (60ch) BVM5 | – | 44 kW (60 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 4.5 L/100 km NEDC | 105 g/km |
| 2012–2013NOUVELLE up! 1.0 MPI (60ch) BMT · UP! 1.0 MPI (60ch) BVM5 BMT | – | 44 kW (60 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 4.1 L/100 km NEDC | 96 g/km |
| 2013UP! 1.0 MPI (60ch) ASG 5 | – | 44 kW (60 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 4.4 L/100 km NEDC | 103 g/km |
| 2012–2013NOUVELLE up! 1.0 MPI (75ch) · UP! 1.0 MPI (75ch) BVM5 | – | 55 kW (75 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 4.7 L/100 km NEDC | 108 g/km |
| 2012–2013NOUVELLE up! 1.0 MPI (75ch) BMT · UP! 1.0 MPI (75ch) BVM5 BMT | – | 55 kW (75 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 4.2 L/100 km NEDC | 98 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.