Volkswagen Polo 6 facelift Hatchback (2021)
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Volkswagen Polo 6 facelift is an affordable subcompact hatchback in production from 2021. It is available with a range of inline-3 and inline-4 engines that displaced 1.0 to 2.0 liters.
Compared to the pre-facelift, the most notable change is that VW discontinued diesel engines in Polo completely. This is a remarkable departure from the old VW.
In other respects, this facelift brought some cosmetic updates that some may consider too busy.
Ratings
What we found**
Neofiliac score 25% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Decent handling
- Low fuel consumption
Cons
- No powerful engine options
- Only available with tiny engines
- Basic suspension setup
What external reviewers found***
External score 66% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Good range
- Decent infotainment system
- Decent infotainment tech
- Comfortable to drive
- Fun to drive
Cons
- Lack of standard tech
- Dull interior
- No five-speed transmission
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Specifications
| 1.0 TGI 90 | 1.0 TSI 110 DSG | 1.0 TSI 95 | 1.0 TSI 95 DSG | GTI DSG | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Cargo Capacity | 351 L / 12.4 cu-ft ~ 1125 L / 39.7 cu-ft | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine Oil Capacity | 4.0 L / 4.2 qt | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel Capacity | 40.0 L / 10.6 gal | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Passengers | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Payload | 450 kg / 992 lbs | 528 kg / 1164 lbs | 523 kg / 1153 lbs | 521 kg / 1149 lbs | 514 kg / 1133 lbs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Chassis | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Brakes | Front | Disc | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Brakes | Rear | Drum | Disc | Disc | Disc | Disc | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Power Steering | Electric Steering | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Suspension | Front | MacPherson strut | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Suspension | Rear | Semi-independent, Torsion | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tire Size | 185/65 R15, 195/55 R16 | 185/65 R15, 195/55 R16 | 185/65 R15, 195/55 R16 | 185/65 R15, 195/55 R16 | 215/45 R17 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Turning Circle | 10.6 m / 34.8 ft | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Construction | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Body Style | 5-door Hatchback | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dimensions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Height | 1435 mm / 56.5 in | 1451 mm / 57.1 in | 1451 mm / 57.1 in | 1451 mm / 57.1 in | 1431 mm / 56.3 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Length | 4074 mm / 160.4 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Width | 1751 mm / 68.9 in | 1751 mm / 68.9 in | 1751 mm / 68.9 in | 1964 mm / 77.3 in (mirror unfolded) | 1751 mm / 68.9 in | 1964 mm / 77.3 in (mirror unfolded) | 1751 mm / 68.9 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Track Width | Front | 1508.0 mm / 59.4 in | 1500.0 mm / 59.1 in | 1500.0 mm / 59.1 in | 1500.0 mm / 59.1 in | 1501.0 mm / 59.1 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Track Width | Rear | 1492.0 mm / 58.7 in | 1483.0 mm / 58.4 in | 1483.0 mm / 58.4 in | 1483.0 mm / 58.4 in | 1484.0 mm / 58.4 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 1230.0 kg / 2711.7 lbs | 1132.0 kg / 2495.6 lbs | 1097.0 kg / 2418.5 lbs | 1129.0 kg / 2489.0 lbs | 1286.0 kg / 2835.1 lbs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wheel Size | 5.5J x 15, 6.5J x 16 | 5.5J x 15, 6.5J x 16 | 5.5J x 15, 6.5J x 16 | 5.5J x 15, 6.5J x 16 | 7.5J x 17 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wheelbase | 2555 mm / 100.6 in | 2552 mm / 100.5 in | 2552 mm / 100.5 in | 2552 mm / 100.5 in | 2549 mm / 100.4 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Performance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h | 12.3 sec | 10.4 sec | 10.8 sec | 11.3 sec | 6.5 sec | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph | 11.7 sec | 9.9 sec | 10.3 sec | 10.7 sec | 6.2 sec | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| CO2 Emission | 90 g/km | 107 g/km | 106 g/km | 105 g/km | 128 g/km | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel Economy | 4.6 L/100km / 51.1 MPG (combined) | 5.7 L/100km / 41.3 MPG (urban) | 4.0 L/100km / 58.8 MPG (highway) | 4.7 L/100km / 50.0 MPG (combined) | 5.4 L/100km / 43.6 MPG (urban) | 4.3 L/100km / 54.7 MPG (highway) | 4.6 L/100km / 51.1 MPG (combined) | 5.7 L/100km / 41.3 MPG (urban) | 4.0 L/100km / 58.8 MPG (highway) | 4.6 L/100km / 51.1 MPG (combined) | 5.5 L/100km / 42.8 MPG (urban) | 4.1 L/100km / 57.4 MPG (highway) | 5.6 L/100km / 42.0 MPG (combined) | 7.4 L/100km / 31.8 MPG (urban) | 4.6 L/100km / 51.1 MPG (highway) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top Speed | 183.0 km/h / 113.7 mph | 195.0 km/h / 121.2 mph | 187.0 km/h / 116.2 mph | 187.0 km/h / 116.2 mph | 240.0 km/h / 149.1 mph | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Towing Capacity | 580 kg / 1279 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1100 kg / 2425 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 1000 kg / 2205 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient) | 600 kg / 1323 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1200 kg / 2646 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 1100 kg / 2425 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient) | 580 kg / 1279 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1100 kg / 2425 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 1000 kg / 2205 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient) | 600 kg / 1323 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1100 kg / 2425 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 1000 kg / 2205 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient) | 680 kg / 1499 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1200 kg / 2646 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Powertrain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Drivetrain Layout | Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Emission Standard | Euro 6d-ISC-FCM | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | DBYA | DLAA | DLAC | DLAC | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Bore | 74.5 mm / 2.9 in | 74.5 mm / 2.9 in | 74.5 mm / 2.9 in | 74.5 mm / 2.9 in | 82.5 mm / 3.2 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Displacement | 1.0 L / 61.0 cu-in / 999.0 cc | 1.0 L / 61.0 cu-in / 999.0 cc | 1.0 L / 61.0 cu-in / 999.0 cc | 1.0 L / 61.0 cu-in / 999.0 cc | 2.0 L / 121.1 cu-in / 1984.0 cc | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Power | 90.0 hp / 67.1 kW | 110.0 hp / 82.0 kW | 95.0 hp / 70.8 kW @ 5000-5500 rpm | 95.0 hp / 70.8 kW @ 5000-5500 rpm | 207.0 hp / 154.4 kW | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Specific Output | 90.1 hp/L / 1.5 hp/cu-in | 110.1 hp/L / 1.8 hp/cu-in | 95.1 hp/L / 1.6 hp/cu-in | 95.1 hp/L / 1.6 hp/cu-in | 104.3 hp/L / 1.7 hp/cu-in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Stroke | 76.4 mm / 3.0 in | 76.4 mm / 3.0 in | 76.4 mm / 3.0 in | 76.4 mm / 3.0 in | 92.8 mm / 3.7 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Torque | 160 Nm / 118.0 lb-ft @ 1800-3800 rpm | 200 Nm / 147.5 lb-ft @ 2000-3000 rpm | 175 Nm / 129.1 lb-ft @ 1600-3500 rpm | 175 Nm / 129.1 lb-ft @ 1600-3500 rpm | 320 Nm / 236.0 lb-ft @ 1500-4500 rpm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Type | Turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-3 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-3 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-3 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-3 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Transmission | Gears | 6-speed | 7-speed | 5-speed | 7-speed | 7-speed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Transmission | Type | Manual | Automatic DSG | Manual | Automatic DSG | Automatic DSG | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Availability | 2021 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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autocar[1]
Reviewer score 54%VW has revised the trim levels with more kit fitted as standard. Not counting the GTI, there are just three: Life, Style and R-Line. The cheapest Polo, costing £17,885, is now a Life with a 79bhp naturally aspirated 1.0-litre. But really you want at least the 94bhp turbocharged version costing £18,825.
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Pros
- Comfortable to drive
- Decent infotainment tech
Cons
- Dull interior
- Lack of standard tech
autoexpress[2]
Reviewer score 79%The Polo is more like the Golf than ever before. A subtle exterior styling makeover includes new matrix-LED headlights as standard on this mid-spec Style model. The 1.0 TSI 95 engine is a known quantity, offering 94bhp. It does have a torquey mid-range, with 175Nm on offer, which promotes a more relaxed driving style.
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Pros
- Fun to drive
- Decent infotainment system
- Good range
Cons
- No five-speed transmission
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References
- ^ Volkswagen Polo 1.0 TSI Life 2021 UK review. [autocar]. https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/volkswagen/polo/first-drives/volkswagen-polo-10-tsi-life-2021-uk-review. 2021-11-25. Retrieved 2022-07-30.
- ^ New Volkswagen Polo 2021 review. [autoexpress]. https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/volkswagen/polo/356494/new-volkswagen-polo-2021-review. 2021-11-05. Retrieved 2022-07-30.
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