Volkswagen Polo

Years1975–2021
Generations28
Total variants762
Body stylesHatchback · Wagon · Sedan

The Volkswagen Polo is a hatchback, wagon and sedan model, produced 1975–2021, spanning 28 generations with 762 variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Generations covered include the Polo Facelift 2021 (2021-), Polo AW (2017-2021), Polo Facelift 2014 (2014-2017) and CrossPolo Facelift 2014 (2014-2017). Body styles across the Polo lineage span hatchback, wagon and sedan, reflecting different market positions throughout production. The Polo Facelift 2005 (2005-2009) generation is the most extensively documented, with 74 variants across engine options, transmissions, and trim levels. Each variant page provides engine displacement, power in HP and kW, 0–100 km/h acceleration, top speed, fuel consumption, CO₂ emissions, dimensions, and list price at launch.

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How many generations does the Volkswagen Polo have?

The Volkswagen Polo has 28 generations with 762 total variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Each generation has its own page listing all variants with engine specs, performance figures, and consumption data.

What years was the Volkswagen Polo produced?

The Volkswagen Polo has been produced 1975–2021. Throughout this period the model evolved across multiple generations, each introducing new engine options, body styles, and technology upgrades.

What body type is the Volkswagen Polo?

The Volkswagen Polo is available as Hatchback, Wagon, Sedan. These body styles reflect the different market positions and use cases the model has served across its production history.

MK6 LCIPlatform · 1 body variant
AWPlatform · 1 body variant
6RPlatform · 2 body variants
9NPlatform · 2 body variants
6NPlatform · 2 body variants
MK2Platform · 1 body variant
MK1Platform · 1 body variant
Volkswagen Polo 2014 front view
GenerationHatchback

Polo Facelift 2014 (2014-2017)

2014–2017·Hatchback
48 variants
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Volkswagen Polo 2014 front view
GenerationHatchback

CrossPolo Facelift 2014 (2014-2017)

2014–2017·Hatchback
2 variants
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Volkswagen Polo 2014 front view
GenerationHatchback

Polo Facelift 2014 (2014-2017)

2014–2017·Hatchback
30 variants
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Volkswagen Polo 2010 front view
GenerationHatchback

CrossPolo (2010-2014)

2010–2014·Hatchback
9 variants
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Volkswagen Polo 2006 front view
GenerationHatchback

CrossPolo (2006-2009)

2006–2009·Hatchback
11 variants
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Volkswagen Polo 2005 front view
GenerationHatchback

Polo Facelift 2005 (2005-2009)

2005–2009·Hatchback
74 variants
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Volkswagen Polo 2005 front view
GenerationHatchback

Polo Facelift 2005 (2005-2009)

2005–2009·Hatchback
74 variants
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Volkswagen Polo 2004 front view
GenerationHatchback

Polo Fun (2004-2005)

2004–2005·Hatchback
5 variants
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Volkswagen Polo 2000 front view
GenerationWagon

Polo Variant (2000-2001)

2000–2001·Wagon
20 variants
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Volkswagen Polo 1999 front view
GenerationHatchback

Polo Facelift 1999 (1999-2001)

1999–2001·Hatchback
34 variants
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Volkswagen Polo 1999 front view
GenerationHatchback

Polo Facelift 1999 (1999-2001)

1999–2001·Hatchback
34 variants
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Volkswagen Polo 1997 front view
GenerationWagon

Polo Variant (1997-2000)

1997–2000·Wagon
5 variants
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Volkswagen Polo 1996 front view
GenerationSedan

Polo Sedan (1996-1999)

1996–1999·Sedan
6 variants
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Volkswagen Polo 1990 front view
GenerationHatchback

Polo Coupé (1990-1994)

1990–1994·Hatchback
10 variants
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Volkswagen Polo 1990 front view
GenerationHatchback

Polo (1990-1994)

1990–1994·Hatchback
9 variants
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Volkswagen Polo 1990 front view
GenerationSedan

Polo (1990-1991)

1990–1991·Sedan
2 variants
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Volkswagen Polo 1982 front view
GenerationHatchback

Polo Coupé (1982-1990)

1982–1990·Hatchback
20 variants
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Volkswagen Polo 1982 front view
GenerationSedan

Polo (1982-1990)

1982–1990·Sedan
15 variants
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Across · Hatchback

How performance changed across generations

GenerationPower0–100 km/hVariantsPrice
Polo (1975-1981)1975–198153 hp15.6 s5€7k–€8k
Polo (1981-1990)1981–199051 hp16.7 s24€7k–€12k
Polo Coupé (1982-1990)1982–199051 hp16.8 s20€9k–€12k
Polo Coupé (1990-1994)1990–199461 hp15.9 s10€11k–€17k
Polo (1990-1994)1990–199455 hp16.7 s9€11k–€14k
Polo 6N (1994-1999)1994–199966 hp15.2 s11€11k–€16k
Polo 6N (1994-1999)1994–199966 hp15.2 s11€11k–€15k
Polo Facelift 1999 (1999-2001)1999–200170 hp14.5 s34€12k–€20k
Polo Facelift 1999 (1999-2001)1999–200170 hp14.5 s34€12k–€20k
Polo 9N (2001-2005)2001–200579 hp13.6 s53€14k–€24k
Polo 9N (2001-2005)2001–200579 hp13.6 s53€13k–€23k
Polo Fun (2004-2005)2004–200587 hp12.0 s5€21k–€26k
Polo Facelift 2005 (2005-2009)2005–200987 hp12.7 s74€12k–€30k
Polo Facelift 2005 (2005-2009)2005–200987 hp12.6 s74€13k–€30k
CrossPolo (2006-2009)2006–200984 hp14.2 s11€17k–€23k
Polo 6R (2009-2014)2009–201492 hp11.3 s66€14k–€26k
Polo 6R (2009-2014)2009–201493 hp11.3 s65€14k–€27k
CrossPolo (2010-2014)2010–201494 hp11.5 s9€19k–€26k
Polo Facelift 2014 (2014-2017)2014–201797 hp10.9 s48€15k–€29k
CrossPolo Facelift 2014 (2014-2017)2014–201790 hp11.4 s2€22k–€24k
Polo Facelift 2014 (2014-2017)2014–201799 hp10.9 s30€14k–€28k
Polo AW (2017-2021)2017–2021100 hp11.3 s40€17k–€31k
Polo Facelift 2021 (2021-)2021–present104 hp11.0 s26€24k–€50k