Hatchback, since 2009
Volkswagen Polo Mk5 specifications
The Volkswagen Polo Mk5 is a hatchback built by Volkswagen Group, first launched in 2009. The current Polo Mk5 (5th generation, facelift) ranges from 59 hp to 148 hp across its 48 versions. It measures 3,972 mm (156 in) long on a 2,470 mm wheelbase. Depending on the market it is also sold as the Volkswagen Polo Vivo (South Africa).
- South Africa Volkswagen Polo Vivo
- 59–148 hp
- Power (44–110 kW)
- 95–250 Nm
- Torque (70–184 lb-ft)
- 7.8–16.1 s
- 0–100 km/h (fastest to slowest version)
- 3,972 mm
- Length (156 in)
Versions and performance
5th generation, facelift, 2014–2020: 48 versions (hatchback, sedan), from least to most powerful. Figures are manufacturer claims and vary by market.
| Version | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–100 km/h | Top speed | Gearbox | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 MT Hatchback | 1.0 litre gasoline | 59 hp 44 kW | 95 Nm | 15.5 s | 161 km/h | Manual, 5-speed | Front wheel drive |
| 1.0 MT Hatchback 3 doors | 1.0 litre gasoline | 59 hp 44 kW | 95 Nm | 15.5 s | 161 km/h | Manual, 5-speed | Front wheel drive |
| 1.2 MT Hatchback | 1.2 litre gasoline | 59 hp 44 kW | 108 Nm | 16.1 s | 157 km/h | Manual, 5-speed | Front wheel drive |
| 1.2 MT Hatchback | 1.2 litre gasoline | 69 hp 51 kW | 108 Nm | 14.1 s | 165 km/h | Manual, 5-speed | Front wheel drive |
| 1.0 MT Hatchback | 1.0 litre gasoline | 74 hp 55 kW | 95 Nm | 14.3 s | 173 km/h | Manual, 5-speed | Front wheel drive |
| 1.0 MT Hatchback 3 doors | 1.0 litre gasoline | 74 hp 55 kW | 95 Nm | 14.3 s | 173 km/h | Manual, 5-speed | Front wheel drive |
| 1.4 MT Hatchback 3 doors | 1.4 litre diesel | 74 hp 55 kW | 210 Nm | 12.9 s | 173 km/h | Manual, 5-speed | Front wheel drive |
| 1.4d MT Hatchback | 1.4 litre diesel | 74 hp 55 kW | 210 Nm | 12.9 s | 178 km/h | Manual, 5-speed | Front wheel drive |
| 1.6 MPI MT Sedan | 1.6 litre gasoline | 84 hp 63 kW | 145 Nm | 11.9 s | 179 km/h | Manual, 5-speed | Front wheel drive |
| 1.2 AMT Hatchback | 1.2 litre gasoline | 89 hp 66 kW | 160 Nm | 11.4 s | 177 km/h | automated manual, 7-speed | Front wheel drive |
| 1.2 AMT Hatchback 3 doors | 1.2 litre gasoline | 89 hp 66 kW | 160 Nm | 10.8 s | 184 km/h | automated manual, 7-speed | Front wheel drive |
| 1.2 MT Hatchback 3 doors | 1.2 litre gasoline | 89 hp 66 kW | 160 Nm | 10.8 s | 184 km/h | Manual, 5-speed | Front wheel drive |
| 1.4 AMT Hatchback | 1.4 litre diesel | 89 hp 66 kW | 230 Nm | 11.9 s | 177 km/h | automated manual, 7-speed | Front wheel drive |
| 1.4 AMT Hatchback 3 doors | 1.4 litre diesel | 89 hp 66 kW | 230 Nm | 10.9 s | 184 km/h | automated manual, 7-speed | Front wheel drive |
| 1.4 MT Hatchback | 1.4 litre diesel | 89 hp 66 kW | 230 Nm | 11.9 s | 177 km/h | Manual, 5-speed | Front wheel drive |
| 1.4 MT Hatchback 3 doors | 1.4 litre diesel | 89 hp 66 kW | 230 Nm | 10.9 s | 184 km/h | Manual, 5-speed | Front wheel drive |
| 1.6 MPI MT Sedan | 1.6 litre gasoline | 89 hp 66 kW | 155 Nm | 11.2 s | 178 km/h | Manual, 5-speed | Front wheel drive |
| Cross 1.2 MT Hatchback | 1.2 litre gasoline | 89 hp 66 kW | 160 Nm | 11.4 s | 177 km/h | Manual, 5-speed | Front wheel drive |
| 1.0 AMT Hatchback 3 doors | 1.0 litre gasoline | 94 hp 70 kW | 160 Nm | 10.5 s | 191 km/h | automated manual, 7-speed | Front wheel drive |
| 1.0 AMT Hatchback | 1.0 litre gasoline | 94 hp 70 kW | 160 Nm | 10.5 s | 191 km/h | automated manual, 7-speed | Front wheel drive |
| 1.0 MT Hatchback 3 doors | 1.0 litre gasoline | 94 hp 70 kW | 160 Nm | 10.5 s | 191 km/h | Manual, 5-speed | Front wheel drive |
| BlueMotion 1.0 MT Hatchback | 1.0 litre gasoline | 94 hp 70 kW | 160 Nm | 10.5 s | 191 km/h | Manual, 5-speed | Front wheel drive |
| 1.4 MT Hatchback | 1.4 litre diesel | 103 hp 77 kW | 230 Nm | 10.5 s | 187 km/h | Manual, 5-speed | Front wheel drive |
| 1.4 MT Hatchback 3 doors | 1.4 litre diesel | 103 hp 77 kW | 250 Nm | 9.9 s | 194 km/h | Manual, 5-speed | Front wheel drive |
| 1.6 MPI AT Sedan | 1.6 litre gasoline | 103 hp 77 kW | 153 Nm | 12.1 s | 187 km/h | Automatic, 6-speed | Front wheel drive |
| 1.6 MPI MT Sedan | 1.6 litre gasoline | 103 hp 77 kW | 153 Nm | 10.5 s | 190 km/h | Manual, 5-speed | Front wheel drive |
| 1.0 AMT Hatchback | 1.0 litre gasoline | 109 hp 81 kW | 200 Nm | 9.8 s | 191 km/h | automated manual, 7-speed | Front wheel drive |
| 1.0 AMT Hatchback 3 doors | 1.0 litre gasoline | 109 hp 81 kW | 200 Nm | 9.3 s | 197 km/h | automated manual, 7-speed | Front wheel drive |
| 1.0 MT Hatchback | 1.0 litre gasoline | 109 hp 81 kW | 200 Nm | 9.8 s | 190 km/h | Manual, 6-speed | Front wheel drive |
| 1.0 MT Hatchback 3 doors | 1.0 litre gasoline | 109 hp 81 kW | 200 Nm | 9.3 s | 196 km/h | Manual, 6-speed | Front wheel drive |
| 1.2 AMT Hatchback | 1.2 litre gasoline | 109 hp 81 kW | 175 Nm | 9.8 s | 190 km/h | automated manual, 7-speed | Front wheel drive |
| 1.2 AMT Hatchback 3 doors | 1.2 litre gasoline | 109 hp 81 kW | 175 Nm | 9.3 s | 196 km/h | automated manual, 7-speed | Front wheel drive |
| 1.2 MT Hatchback 3 doors | 1.2 litre gasoline | 109 hp 81 kW | 175 Nm | 9.3 s | 196 km/h | Manual, 6-speed | Front wheel drive |
| 1.6 MPI AT Sedan | 1.6 litre gasoline | 109 hp 81 kW | 155 Nm | 11.7 s | 184 km/h | Automatic, 6-speed | Front wheel drive |
| 1.6 MPI MT Sedan | 1.6 litre gasoline | 109 hp 81 kW | 155 Nm | 10.4 s | 191 km/h | Manual, 5-speed | Front wheel drive |
| Cross 1.2 MT Hatchback | 1.2 litre gasoline | 109 hp 81 kW | 175 Nm | 9.8 s | 190 km/h | Manual, 6-speed | Front wheel drive |
| 1.4 TSI DSG Sedan | 1.4 litre gasoline | 123 hp 92 kW | 200 Nm | 9 s | 198 km/h | automated manual, 7-speed | Front wheel drive |
| 1.4 TSI MT Sedan | 1.4 litre gasoline | 123 hp 92 kW | 200 Nm | 9 s | 198 km/h | Manual, 6-speed | Front wheel drive |
| 1.4 AMT Hatchback 3 doors | 1.4 litre gasoline | 148 hp 110 kW | 250 Nm | 7.8 s | 220 km/h | automated manual, 7-speed | Front wheel drive |
| 1.4 AMT Hatchback | 1.4 litre gasoline | 148 hp 110 kW | 250 Nm | 7.8 s | 220 km/h | automated manual, 7-speed | Front wheel drive |
| 1.4 MT Hatchback | 1.4 litre gasoline | 148 hp 110 kW | 250 Nm | 7.8 s | 220 km/h | Manual, 6-speed | Front wheel drive |
| 1.4 MT Hatchback 3 doors | 1.4 litre gasoline | 148 hp 110 kW | 250 Nm | 7.8 s | 220 km/h | Manual, 6-speed | Front wheel drive |
| 1.6 AT Sedan | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1.6 MT Sedan | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1.6 MT Sedan | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| MPI 66 (90 PS) 5 MKP Sedan | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| MPI 81 5 MKP Sedan | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| MPI 81 6 automatic transmission Sedan | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 3,972 mm | 156 in |
|---|---|---|
| Width | 1,682 mm | 66 in |
| Height | 1,463 mm | 58 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,470 mm | 97 in |
| Ground clearance | 150 mm | 6 in |
| Kerb weight | 1,050–1,291 kg | 2,315–2,846 lb |
| Boot space | 280–952 litres | 10–34 cu ft |
| Seats | 5 | |
| Turning circle | 10.8 m | 35 ft |
| Fuel tank | 45 litres | 12 US gal |
Where it's sold, and what it's called
| Market | Sold as | 2025 sales rank |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | Volkswagen Polo Vivo | ≈ #4 |
Approximate 2025 ranking from monthly NAAMSA sales reports.
Generations
- 5th generation 2009–2015
- 5th generation, facelift 2014–2020
Questions about the Volkswagen Polo Mk5
How much horsepower does the Volkswagen Polo Mk5 have?
The current Polo Mk5 (5th generation, facelift) makes 59–148 hp (44–110 kW), depending on the version.
How much torque does the Volkswagen Polo Mk5 have?
Between 95 and 250 Nm (70–184 lb-ft) for the 5th generation, facelift, depending on the engine.
How fast is the Volkswagen Polo Mk5 from 0 to 100 km/h (0–60 mph)?
The quickest version takes 7.8 seconds from 0 to 100 km/h (about 7.4 s to 60 mph); the slowest takes 16.1 seconds.
What is the top speed of the Volkswagen Polo Mk5?
Up to 220 km/h (137 mph) for the fastest version; the slowest tops out at 157 km/h (98 mph).
How big is the Volkswagen Polo Mk5?
It is 3,972 mm (156 in) long, 1,682 mm (66 in) wide and 1,463 mm (58 in) tall. A typical kerb weight is 1,050 kg (2,315 lb).
Is the Volkswagen Polo Mk5 sold under other names?
Yes. In South Africa it is sold as the Volkswagen Polo Vivo, a locally built derivative.
Is the Volkswagen Polo Mk5 a best seller?
It ranked around number 4 in South Africa in 2025 (as the Volkswagen Polo Vivo).
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Sources: EEA CO₂ monitoring 2025 (engines), RDW open data and manufacturer data (dimensions, versions), FuelEconomy.gov (US ratings), Wikidata Q2063072, Wikipedia. Figures are typical values and vary by trim and year.