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Volkswagen Up

Years2011–2023
Generations8
Total variants89
Body stylesHatchback
PlatformVolkswagen Group NSF
DesignerKlaus Bischoff, Oliver Stefani and Marco Antonio Pavone
AssemblySlovakia: Bratislava · Brazil: Taubaté
PredecessorFox
AwardsWorld Car of the Year (2012)
Related modelsSeat Mii · Skoda Citigo

The Volkswagen Up is a hatchback model, produced 2011–2023, spanning 8 generations with 89 variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Generations covered include the Up (2020-2023), e-Up (2019-2022), Up Facelift 2016 (2016-2020) and e-Up Facelift 2016 (2016-2019). The Up (2012-2016) generation is the most extensively documented, with 30 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 · 8

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Quick answers
How many generations does the Volkswagen Up have?

The Volkswagen Up has 8 generations with 89 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 Up produced?

The Volkswagen Up has been produced 2011–2023. 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 Up?

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

GenerationHatchback

Up (2020-2023)

2020–2023·Hatchback
8 variants
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Volkswagen Up 2019 hatchback front view
GenerationHatchback

e-Up (2019-2022)

2019–2022·Hatchback
2 variants
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Volkswagen Up 2016 hatchback front view
GenerationHatchback

Up Facelift 2016 (2016-2020)

2016–2020·Hatchback
2 variants
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Volkswagen Up 2016 hatchback front view
GenerationHatchback

e-Up Facelift 2016 (2016-2019)

2016–2019·Hatchback
1 variants
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Volkswagen Up 2016 hatchback front view
GenerationHatchback

Up Facelift 2016 (2016-2020)

2016–2020·Hatchback
16 variants
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Volkswagen Up 2014 hatchback front view
GenerationHatchback

e-Up! (2014-2016)

2014–2016·Hatchback
1 variants
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Volkswagen Up 2012 hatchback front view
GenerationHatchback

Up (2012-2016)

2012–2016·Hatchback
30 variants
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Volkswagen Up 2011 hatchback front view
AAHatchback

Up AA (2011-2016)

2011–2016·Hatchback
29 variants
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Cost calculator

What would this actually cost you?

€21,519Estimated total · €4,304 per year
  • Depreciation€6,797
  • Fuel / energy€5,972
  • Insurance€3,750
  • Maintenance€3,000
  • Road tax€2,000

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

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How performance changed across generations

GenerationPower0–100 km/hVariantsPriceScore
Up AA (2011-2016)2011–201667 hp14.5 s29€8k–€16k★ 3.7
Up (2012-2016)2012–201667 hp14.5 s30€9k–€18k★ 4.0
e-Up! (2014-2016)2014–201682 hp12.4 s1€26k★ 2.0
Up Facelift 2016 (2016-2020)2016–202088 hp11.6 s2€11k–€19k★ 3.7
e-Up Facelift 2016 (2016-2019)2016–201982 hp12.4 s1€24k★ 2.4
Up Facelift 2016 (2016-2020)2016–202075 hp13.4 s16€12k–€20k★ 4.0
e-Up (2019-2022)2019–202283 hp11.9 s2€25k–€27k★ 1.7
Up (2020-2023)2020–202370 hp14.4 s8€15k–€25k★ 3.5

Equipment

Up (2020-2023)

Does the Volkswagen Up have parking sensors?
Optional, in a package (rear) — on 7 of 8 versions
Does the Volkswagen Up have a reversing camera?
Optional — on 7 of 8 versions
Does the Volkswagen Up have cruise control?
Optional, in a package — on 7 of 8 versions
Does the Volkswagen Up have built-in navigation?
Optional — on 7 of 8 versions
Does the Volkswagen Up have ISOFIX?
Standard — on all versions
Does the Volkswagen Up have lane keeping assist?
Standard — on all versions
Does the Volkswagen Up have Bluetooth?
Standard — on all versions
Does the Volkswagen Up have a driver airbag?
Standard — on all versions