The Volkswagen Polo AW (2017-2021) was offered with 12 distinct engine configurations across its trim range.
| Engine | Power | Torque | Transmission | Drive | Top speed | 0-100 km/h | Consumption | Available on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L Petrol | 200 hp | 320 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 237 km/h | 6.7 s | 5.9 l/100km | 1 trim |
| 1.5L Petrol | 150 hp | 250 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 216 km/h | 8.2 s | 5.1 l/100km | 2 trims |
| 1.0L Petrol | 116 hp | 200 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 200 km/h | 9.5 s | 4.8 l/100km | 2 trims |
| 1.0L Petrol | 116 hp | 200 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 200 km/h | 9.5 s | 4.7 l/100km | 5 trims |
| 1.6L Diesel | 95 hp | 250 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 185 km/h | 11.2 s | 4.0 l/100km | 4 trims |
| 1.6L Diesel | 95 hp | 250 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 185 km/h | 11.2 s | 3.7 l/100km | 3 trims |
| 1.0L Petrol | 95 hp | 175 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 187 km/h | 10.8 s | 4.7 l/100km | 6 trims |
| 1.0L Petrol | 95 hp | 175 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 187 km/h | 10.8 s | 4.5 l/100km | 6 trims |
| 1.0L Petrol | 90 hp | 160 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 183 km/h | 11.9 s | 3.2 l/100km | 3 trims |
| 1.0L Petrol | 80 hp | 95 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 170 km/h | 14.9 s | 4.8 l/100km | 4 trims |
| 1.0L Petrol | 75 hp | 95 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 170 km/h | 14.9 s | 4.8 l/100km | 3 trims |
| 1.0L Petrol | 65 hp | 95 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 164 km/h | 15.5 s | 4.7 l/100km | 1 trim |
Each row is a distinct mechanical configuration — engine size, power output, transmission, drivetrain and fuel type — deduplicated across equipment trims that share the same engine. Trim-only differences (interior, wheels, options) do not create a separate row.