The current Volkswagen Polo covers up to 769 km on a full tank, based on combined-cycle consumption. Figures below are the best-range variant in each generation.
| Years | Powertrain | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 1975–1981 | Combustion | 474 |
| 1981–1990 | Combustion | 750 |
| 1990–1994 | Combustion | 808 |
| 1994–1999 | Combustion | 957 |
| 1999–2001 | Combustion | 1,023 |
| 2001–2005 | Combustion | 1,000 |
| 2005–2009 | Combustion | 1,184 |
| 2006–2009 | Combustion | 918 |
| 2009–2014 | Combustion | 1,364 |
| 2010–2014 | Combustion | 1,047 |
| 2014–2017 | Combustion | 1,324 |
| 2017–2021 | Combustion | 1,081 |
| 2021–present | Combustion | 769 |
Range is calculated from each variant’s fuel tank capacity and combined-cycle consumption (tank ÷ consumption × 100), for the best-range variant in each generation — real-world range varies with driving style and conditions. Figures outside a plausible range for the tank size are excluded.