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Volkswagen Polo

Years1975–present
Generations28
Total variants762
Body stylesHatchback · Wagon · Sedan
PlatformVolkswagen Group A01 · Volkswagen Group A02 platform · Volkswagen Group A03 platform · Volkswagen Group A04 · Volkswagen Group MQB A0
DesignerMarcello Gandini at Bertone · Walter de Silva · Klaus Bischoff, Marco Antonio Pavone and Einar Castillo Aranda
AssemblyGermany: Wolfsburg · Germany: Zwickau · Spain: Pamplona · Argentina: Pacheco · Poland: Poznań · Slovakia: Bratislava · Spain: Martorell · Angola: Luanda
PredecessorVolkswagen Gol
SuccessorPolo Mk2
AwardsEuropean Car of the Year (2010) · Japan Import Car of the Year (2010) · World Car of the Year (2010)
Also known asDerby · Derby/Polo Classic · indented plainlist · MiniGolf (Romania) · Polo Classic · Polo Vivo · Virtus

The Volkswagen Polo is a hatchback, wagon and sedan model, produced 1975–present, spanning 28 generations with 762 variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Generations covered include the Polo Facelift 2021, Polo AW, Polo Facelift 2014 and CrossPolo Facelift 2014. 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.

Generations · 28

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Quick answers
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–present. 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
Volkswagen Polo 2021 hatchback front view
MK6 LCIHatchback

Polo Facelift 2021

2021–present·Hatchback
26 variants
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AWPlatform · 1 body variant
Volkswagen Polo 2017 hatchback front view
AWHatchback

Polo AW

2017–2021·Hatchback
40 variants
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6RPlatform · 2 body variants
Volkswagen Polo 2009 hatchback front view
6RHatchback

Polo 6R

2009–2014·Hatchback
66 variants
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Volkswagen Polo 2009 hatchback front view
6RHatchback

Polo 6R

2009–2014·Hatchback
65 variants
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9NPlatform · 2 body variants
Volkswagen Polo 2001 hatchback front view
9NHatchback

Polo 9N

2001–2005·Hatchback
53 variants
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Volkswagen Polo 2001 hatchback front view
9NHatchback

Polo 9N

2001–2005·Hatchback
53 variants
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6NPlatform · 2 body variants
Volkswagen Polo 1994 hatchback front view
6NHatchback

Polo 6N

1994–1999·Hatchback
11 variants
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Volkswagen Polo 1994 hatchback front view
6NHatchback

Polo 6N

1994–1999·Hatchback
11 variants
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MK2Platform · 1 body variant
Volkswagen Polo 1981 hatchback front view
MK2Hatchback

Polo MK2

1981–1990·Hatchback
24 variants
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MK1Platform · 1 body variant
Volkswagen Polo 1975 hatchback front view
MK1Hatchback

Polo MK1

1975–1981·Hatchback
5 variants
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Volkswagen Polo 2014 hatchback front view
GenerationHatchback

Polo Facelift 2014

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

CrossPolo Facelift 2014

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

Polo Facelift 2014

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

CrossPolo

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

CrossPolo

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

Polo Facelift 2005

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

Polo Facelift 2005

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

Polo Fun

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

Polo Variant

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

Polo Facelift 1999

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

Polo Facelift 1999

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

Polo Variant

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

Polo Sedan

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

Polo Coupé

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

Polo

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

Polo

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

Polo Coupé

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

Polo

1982–1990·Sedan
15 variants
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Cost calculator

What would this actually cost you?

€30,770Estimated total · €6,154 per year
  • Depreciation€11,160
  • Fuel / energy€10,500
  • Insurance€3,750
  • Maintenance€3,000
  • Road tax€2,360

Estimate only — insurance, maintenance and road tax are generic figures, not a quote for your car or country. Fuel/energy uses EU-average prices.

Head-to-head

Main rivals

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Regional names · 7

Volkswagen Polo: names by market

This model has been sold under different names across markets — same car, different badge or nameplate.

  • Derby
  • Derby/Polo Classic
  • indented plainlist
  • MiniGolf
    Romania
  • Polo Classic
  • Polo Vivo
  • Virtus
Across · Hatchback

How performance changed across generations

GenerationPower0–100 km/hVariantsPriceScore
Polo MK11975–198153 hp15.6 s5€7k–€8k★ 2.9
Polo MK21981–199051 hp16.7 s24€8k–€12k★ 3.5
Polo Coupé1982–199051 hp16.8 s20€9k–€12k★ 3.4
Polo Coupé1990–199461 hp15.9 s10€11k–€17k★ 3.5
Polo1990–199455 hp16.7 s9€11k–€14k★ 3.3
Polo 6N1994–199966 hp15.2 s11€11k–€16k★ 3.2
Polo 6N1994–199966 hp15.2 s11€10k–€15k★ 3.0
Polo Facelift 19991999–200170 hp14.5 s34€12k–€20k★ 3.0
Polo Facelift 19991999–200170 hp14.5 s34€12k–€20k★ 3.1
Polo 9N2001–200579 hp13.6 s53€14k–€24k★ 3.0
Polo 9N2001–200579 hp13.6 s53€13k–€23k★ 2.9
Polo Fun2004–200587 hp12 s5€21k–€26k★ 2.4
Polo Facelift 20052005–200987 hp12.7 s74€12k–€30k★ 3.5
Polo Facelift 20052005–200987 hp12.6 s74€13k–€31k★ 3.7
CrossPolo2006–200984 hp14.2 s11€17k–€23k★ 2.6
Polo 6R2009–201492 hp11.3 s66€14k–€26k★ 4.0
Polo 6R2009–201493 hp11.3 s65€14k–€27k★ 4.1
CrossPolo2010–201494 hp11.5 s9€19k–€26k★ 3.3
Polo Facelift 20142014–201797 hp10.9 s48€15k–€29k★ 4.2
CrossPolo Facelift 20142014–201790 hp11.4 s2€22k–€24k★ 2.9
Polo Facelift 20142014–201799 hp10.9 s30€14k–€28k★ 4.0
Polo AW2017–2021100 hp11.3 s40€17k–€31k★ 4.1
Polo Facelift 20212021–present104 hp11 s26€25k–€50k★ 3.6

Equipment

Polo Facelift 2021 (2021-)

Does the Volkswagen Polo have Apple CarPlay?
Standard — on 24 of 26 versions
Does the Volkswagen Polo have Android Auto?
Standard — on 24 of 26 versions
Does the Volkswagen Polo have parking sensors?
Standard (front & rear) — on 20 of 26 versions
Does the Volkswagen Polo have a reversing camera?
Standard — on 13 of 26 versions
Does the Volkswagen Polo have cruise control?
Standard — on 24 of 26 versions
Does the Volkswagen Polo have built-in navigation?
Standard — on 11 of 26 versions
Does the Volkswagen Polo have ISOFIX?
Standard — on all versions
Does the Volkswagen Polo have lane keeping assist?
Standard — on all versions
Does the Volkswagen Polo have Bluetooth?
Standard — on all versions
Does the Volkswagen Polo have a driver airbag?
Standard — on all versions