Volkswagen Polo 5 (6R) Hatchback (2009-2014)

23% Neofiliac
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Product Overview

Volkswagen Polo 5 (typ 6R) is a subcompact hatchback in production from 2009 to 2014, whereupon it received a facelift. It was available with a range of inline-3 and inline-4 engines that displaced 1.2 to 1.6 liters.
Compared to the Mk4 Polo, the Mk5 has a similarly simple yet more modern design. Volkswagen further downsized the engines but made little efforts in improving the car otherwise. Among these improvements is the introduction of the new 7-speed DSG transmission that's proven more reliable than the troublesome 6-speed.
The official fuel economy rating is exceptionally rosy, though it may cast more doubts on the trustworthiness of the regulators and perhaps the owner's own sanity than it relates to reality.

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What we found**

Neofiliac score 23% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Low fuel consumption
  • Simple, modern design
  • New 7-speed DSG transmission
Cons
  • No powerful engine options
  • Only available with small engines
  • No independent rear suspension

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Specifications

1.2 601.2 701.2 TDI1.2 TSI1.2 TSI DCT1.41.4 DCT1.6 TDI 751.6 TDI 901.6 TDI 90 DCTGTI

Capacity

Cargo Capacity280 L / 9.9 cu-ft280 L / 9.9 cu-ft261 L / 9.2 cu-ft ~ 952 L / 33.6 cu-ft261 L / 9.2 cu-ft ~ 952 L / 33.6 cu-ft261 L / 9.2 cu-ft ~ 952 L / 33.6 cu-ft280 L / 9.9 cu-ft261 L / 9.2 cu-ft ~ 952 L / 33.6 cu-ft280 L / 9.9 cu-ft261 L / 9.2 cu-ft ~ 952 L / 33.6 cu-ft261 L / 9.2 cu-ft ~ 952 L / 33.6 cu-ft204 L / 7.2 cu-ft ~ 882 L / 31.1 cu-ft
Engine Oil Capacity2.8 L / 3.0 qt2.8 L / 3.0 qt4.3 L / 4.5 qt3.6 L / 3.8 qt3.6 L / 3.8 qt3.2 L / 3.4 qt3.2 L / 3.4 qt4.3 L / 4.5 qt4.3 L / 4.5 qt4.3 L / 4.5 qt3.6 L / 3.8 qt
Fuel Capacity45.0 L / 11.9 gal
Passengers5
Payload483 kg / 1065 lbs483 kg / 1065 lbs488 kg / 1076 lbs482 kg / 1063 lbs474 kg / 1045 lbs480 kg / 1058 lbs476 kg / 1049 lbs403 kg / 888 lbs493 kg / 1087 lbs501 kg / 1105 lbs486 kg / 1071 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discs
Brakes | RearDisc
Offroad | Approach Angle13.6 deg
Offroad | Breakover Angle11.8 deg
Offroad | Departure Angle16.8 deg
Power SteeringElectric Steering
Suspension | FrontMacPherson strut
Suspension | RearSemi-independent, Torsion beam
Tire Size175/70 R14175/70 R14175/70 R14175/70 R14175/70 R14175/70 R14175/70 R14175/70 R14175/70 R14175/70 R14215/40 R17
Turning Circle10.6 m / 34.8 ft

Construction

Body Style3- / 5-door Hatchback

Dimensions

Ground Clearance133 mm / 5.2 in
Size | Height1485 mm / 58.5 in1485 mm / 58.5 in1462 mm / 57.6 in1462 mm / 57.6 in1462 mm / 57.6 in1485 mm / 58.5 in1462 mm / 57.6 in1485 mm / 58.5 in1462 mm / 57.6 in1462 mm / 57.6 in1452 mm / 57.2 in
Size | Length3970 mm / 156.3 in3970 mm / 156.3 in3970 mm / 156.3 in3970 mm / 156.3 in3970 mm / 156.3 in3970 mm / 156.3 in3970 mm / 156.3 in3970 mm / 156.3 in3970 mm / 156.3 in3970 mm / 156.3 in3976 mm / 156.5 in
Size | Width1682 mm / 66.2 in1682 mm / 66.2 in1682 mm / 66.2 in1682 mm / 66.2 in1682 mm / 66.2 in1682 mm / 66.2 in1682 mm / 66.2 in1682 mm / 66.2 in1682 mm / 66.2 in1682 mm / 66.2 in1682 mm / 66.2 in | 1901 mm / 74.8 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front1463.0 mm / 57.6 in1463.0 mm / 57.6 in1463.0 mm / 57.6 in1463.0 mm / 57.6 in1463.0 mm / 57.6 in1463.0 mm / 57.6 in1463.0 mm / 57.6 in1463.0 mm / 57.6 in1463.0 mm / 57.6 in1463.0 mm / 57.6 in1443.0 mm / 56.8 in
Track Width | Rear1456.0 mm / 57.3 in1456.0 mm / 57.3 in1456.0 mm / 57.3 in1456.0 mm / 57.3 in1456.0 mm / 57.3 in1456.0 mm / 57.3 in1456.0 mm / 57.3 in1456.0 mm / 57.3 in1456.0 mm / 57.3 in1456.0 mm / 57.3 in1437.0 mm / 56.6 in
Weight1067.0 kg / 2352.3 lbs1067.0 kg / 2352.3 lbs1132.0 kg / 2495.6 lbs1088.0 kg / 2398.6 lbs1126.0 kg / 2482.4 lbs1070.0 kg / 2358.9 lbs1104.0 kg / 2433.9 lbs1157.0 kg / 2550.7 lbs1157.0 kg / 2550.7 lbs1179.0 kg / 2599.3 lbs1194.0 kg / 2632.3 lbs
Wheel Size14 in14 in14 in14 in14 in14 in14 in14 in14 in14 in7J x 17
Wheelbase2470 mm / 97.2 in2470 mm / 97.2 in2470 mm / 97.2 in2470 mm / 97.2 in2470 mm / 97.2 in2470 mm / 97.2 in2470 mm / 97.2 in2470 mm / 97.2 in2470 mm / 97.2 in2470 mm / 97.2 in2468 mm / 97.2 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h16.1 sec14.1 sec13.9 sec9.7 sec9.7 sec12.1 sec11.9 sec14.0 sec11.5 sec11.5 sec6.9 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph15.3 sec13.4 sec13.2 sec9.2 sec9.2 sec11.5 sec11.3 sec13.3 sec10.9 sec10.9 sec6.6 sec
CO2 Emission139 g/km
Fuel Economy5.5 L/100km / 42.8 MPG (combined) | 7.3 L/100km / 32.2 MPG (urban) | 4.5 L/100km / 52.3 MPG (highway)5.5 L/100km / 42.8 MPG (combined) | 7.3 L/100km / 32.2 MPG (urban) | 4.5 L/100km / 52.3 MPG (highway)3.8 L/100km / 61.9 MPG (combined) | 4.6 L/100km / 51.1 MPG (urban) | 3.3 L/100km / 71.3 MPG (highway)5.3 L/100km / 44.4 MPG (combined) | 6.8 L/100km / 34.6 MPG (urban) | 4.5 L/100km / 52.3 MPG (highway)5.3 L/100km / 44.4 MPG (combined) | 7.0 L/100km / 33.6 MPG (urban) | 4.4 L/100km / 53.5 MPG (highway)5.9 L/100km / 39.9 MPG (combined) | 8.0 L/100km / 29.4 MPG (urban) | 4.7 L/100km / 50.0 MPG (highway)5.8 L/100km / 40.6 MPG (combined) | 7.7 L/100km / 30.5 MPG (urban) | 4.7 L/100km / 50.0 MPG (highway)4.2 L/100km / 56.0 MPG (combined) | 5.1 L/100km / 46.1 MPG (urban) | 3.6 L/100km / 65.3 MPG (highway)4.2 L/100km / 56.0 MPG (combined) | 5.1 L/100km / 46.1 MPG (urban) | 3.6 L/100km / 65.3 MPG (highway)4.3 L/100km / 54.7 MPG (combined) | 5.2 L/100km / 45.2 MPG (urban) | 3.7 L/100km / 63.6 MPG (highway)5.9 L/100km / 39.9 MPG (combined) | 7.5 L/100km / 31.4 MPG (urban) | 5.1 L/100km / 46.1 MPG (highway)
Top Speed157.0 km/h / 97.6 mph165.0 km/h / 102.5 mph170.0 km/h / 105.6 mph190.0 km/h / 118.1 mph190.0 km/h / 118.1 mph177.0 km/h / 110.0 mph177.0 km/h / 110.0 mph170.0 km/h / 105.6 mph180.0 km/h / 111.8 mph180.0 km/h / 111.8 mph229.0 km/h / 142.3 mph
Towing Capacity630 kg / 1389 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1200 kg / 2646 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutFront-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Emission StandardEuro 5
EngineCGPB, CHFACGPACFWACBZBCBZBCGGB, CDDACGGB, CDDACAYACAYBCAYBCAVE, CTHE
Engine | Bore76.5 mm / 3.0 in76.5 mm / 3.0 in79.5 mm / 3.1 in76.5 mm / 3.0 in76.5 mm / 3.0 in
Engine | Compression Ratio10.3:110.5:116.5:112.0:110.0:1
Engine | Displacement1.2 L / 73.1 cu-in / 1198.0 cc1.2 L / 73.1 cu-in / 1198.0 cc1.2 L / 73.2 cu-in / 1199.0 cc1.2 L / 73.0 cu-in / 1197.0 cc1.2 L / 73.0 cu-in / 1197.0 cc1.4 L / 84.8 cu-in / 1390.0 cc1.4 L / 84.8 cu-in / 1390.0 cc1.6 L / 97.5 cu-in / 1598.0 cc1.6 L / 97.5 cu-in / 1598.0 cc1.6 L / 97.5 cu-in / 1598.0 cc1.4 L / 84.8 cu-in / 1390.0 cc
Engine | Power60.0 hp / 44.7 kW @ 5200 rpm70.0 hp / 52.2 kW @ 5400 rpm75.0 hp / 55.9 kW @ 4200 rpm105.0 hp / 78.3 kW @ 5000 rpm105.0 hp / 78.3 kW @ 5000 rpm85.0 hp / 63.4 kW @ 5000 rpm85.0 hp / 63.4 kW @ 5000 rpm75.0 hp / 55.9 kW @ 4000 rpm90.0 hp / 67.1 kW @ 4200 rpm90.0 hp / 67.1 kW @ 4200 rpm180.0 hp / 134.2 kW @ 6200 rpm
Engine | Specific Output50.1 hp/L / 0.8 hp/cu-in58.4 hp/L / 1.0 hp/cu-in62.6 hp/L / 1.0 hp/cu-in87.7 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in87.7 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in61.2 hp/L / 1.0 hp/cu-in61.2 hp/L / 1.0 hp/cu-in46.9 hp/L / 0.8 hp/cu-in56.3 hp/L / 0.9 hp/cu-in56.3 hp/L / 0.9 hp/cu-in129.5 hp/L / 2.1 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke86.9 mm / 3.4 in86.9 mm / 3.4 in80.5 mm / 3.2 in75.6 mm / 3.0 in75.6 mm / 3.0 in
Engine | Torque108 Nm / 79.7 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm112 Nm / 82.6 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm180 Nm / 132.8 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm132 Nm / 97.4 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm132 Nm / 97.4 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm195 Nm / 143.8 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm250 Nm / 184.4 lb-ft @ 2000-4500 rpm
Engine | TypeNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-3 engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-3 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged commonrail diesel inline-3 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged diesel inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged diesel inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged diesel inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbo- and super-charged direct-injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears5-speed5-speed5-speed6-speed7-speed5-speed7-speed5-speed5-speed7-speed7-speed
Transmission | TypeManualManualManualManualDCT DSGManualDCT DSGManualManualDCT DSGDCT DSG

Production

Availability2009 ~ 20142009 ~ 20142010 ~ 20142009 ~ 20142009 ~ 20142009 ~ 20142009 ~ 20142009 ~ 20102009 ~ 20142009 ~ 20142010 ~ 2014

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