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Volkswagen Polo GTI
Specs, engines, generations

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Model specs

Model info

Model name
VW Polo GTI
Generation
AW
Production years
2021 - Present
Doors
5
5

Dimensions

Length
4074 mm
3,940.0
Avg
4,460.0
Higher is better
Wheelbase
2549 mm
2,549.0
Avg
2,725.0
Higher is better
Width
1751 mm
1,745.0
Avg
1,860.0
Higher is better
Height
1431 mm
1,431.0
Avg
1,500.0
Higher is better
Turning circle
10 m
10.0
Avg
11.0
Lower is better

Boot/interior

Boot space
351 l
286.0
Avg
422.0
Higher is better
Boot space (rear seats folded, bottom to roof)
1125 l
1,026.0
Avg
1,354.0
Higher is better
Seats
5
5
Doors
5
5

Engines/drivetrain

Cylinders
4
3.0
Avg
4.0
Higher is better
Max. speed
240 km/h
158.0
Avg
240.0
Higher is better
Torque
320 Nm
93.0
Avg
320.0
Higher is better
Power
152 kW
48.0
Avg
152.0
Higher is better
Cubic capacity
1984 ccm
999.0
Avg
1,998.0
Higher is better
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6 s
6.0
Avg
16.0
Higher is better

Consumption/ecology

Tank size
40 l
40.0
Avg
52.0
Higher is better
Combined consumption (WLTP)
6 l/100km
4.0
Avg
6.0
Higher is better
Suburban consumption (WLTP)
6 l/100km
4.0
Avg
6.0
Higher is better
Consumption on highways (WLTP)
6 l/100km
5.0
Avg
6.0
Higher is better
CO2 emissions (WLTP)
146 - 148 g/km
114.0
Avg
146.0
Higher is better
Empty weight (EU)
1361 - 1378 kg
1,065.0
Avg
1,361.0
Higher is better

Towing

Max. towbar load
50 kg
50.0
Avg
90.0
Higher is better
Max. roof load
75 kg
50.0
Avg
80.0
Higher is better
Braked trailer
1200 kg
800.0
Avg
1,400.0
Higher is better
Trailer (no brakes)
680 kg
545.0
Avg
680.0
Higher is better

Engines (Polo GTI)

Gasoline
AUT FWD
GTI DSG
Engine & Power
Power
152 kW / 207 HP
Capacity
2.0L (1,984 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6 s
Max. speed
240 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
320 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (WLTP)
6 l/100km
Emissions
CO2 emissions (WLTP)
146 g/km
Maximum torque at RPM
1500 RPM
Consumption on short trips (WLTP)
8 l/100km
Technical Details
Fuel injection
Direct Injection
Engine type
Turbocharged
Gasoline
AUT FWD
GTI DSG
Engine & Power
Power
152 kW / 207 HP
Capacity
2.0L (1,984 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6 s
Max. speed
240 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
320 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (WLTP)
6 l/100km
Emissions
CO2 emissions (WLTP)
148 g/km
Maximum torque at RPM
1500 RPM
Consumption on short trips (WLTP)
9 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
4600 RPM
Fuel injection
Direct Injection
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Volkswagen Polo GTI generations

Body type
Polo I
1976 - 1979
Length3500 mm
Height1344 mm
Wheelbase2330 mm
Length3500 mm
Body type
Polo I (1. Facelift)
1979 - 1981
Length3605 mm
Height1344 mm
Wheelbase2330 mm
Length3605 mm (+105 mm)
Body type
Polo II
1981 - 1990
Length3655 mm
Height1355 mm
Wheelbase2335 mm
Length3655 mm (+50 mm)
Body type
Polo II (1. Facelift)
1990 - 1994
Length3725 mm
Height1350 mm
Wheelbase2335 mm
Length3725 mm (+70 mm)
Body type
Polo Polo III
1994 - 2001
Length3715 mm
Height1420 mm
Wheelbase2400 mm
Length3715 mm (-10 mm)
Body type
Polo III (1. Facelift)
1999 - 2001
Length3743 mm
Height1418 mm
Wheelbase2407 mm
Length3743 mm (+28 mm)
Body type
Polo IV
2001 - 2005
Length3897 mm
Height1465 mm
Wheelbase2460 mm
Length3897 mm (+154 mm)
Body type
Polo Polo IV (1. Facelift)
2005 - 2009
Length3916 mm
Height1467 mm
Wheelbase2466 mm
Length3916 mm (+19 mm)
Body type
Polo Polo V
2009 - 2014
Length3970 mm
Height1485 mm
Wheelbase2470 mm
Length3970 mm (+54 mm)
Body type
Polo Polo V (1. Facelift)
2014 - 2017
Length3972 mm
Height1462 mm
Wheelbase2470 mm
Length3972 mm (+2 mm)
Body type
Polo VI
2017 - 2021
Length4053 mm
Height1446 mm
Wheelbase2551 mm
Length4053 mm (+81 mm)
Polo Polo VI (1. Facelift)
2021 - Now
Length4074 mm
Height1451 mm
Wheelbase2552 mm
Length4074 mm (+21 mm)
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1976
1976
I was introduced.
1979
1979
I (1. Facelift) was introduced and replaced I.
1981
1981
II was introduced and replaced I (1. Facelift).
1990
1990
II (1. Facelift) was introduced and replaced II.
1994
1994
Polo III was introduced and replaced II (1. Facelift).
1999
1999
III (1. Facelift) was introduced.
2001
2001
IV was introduced and replaced III (1. Facelift).
2005
2005
Polo IV (1. Facelift) was introduced and replaced IV.
2009
2009
Polo V was introduced and replaced Polo IV (1. Facelift).
2014
2014
Polo V (1. Facelift) was introduced and replaced Polo V.
2017
2017
VI was introduced and replaced Polo V (1. Facelift).
2021
2021
Polo VI (1. Facelift) was introduced and replaced VI.
Photograph of the VW Polo 2021 (VI-facelift) in a three-quarter front view from the driver's side, displaying its sleek LED headlights, prominent grille, alloy wheels, possibly technology-equipped side mirrors, glossy paint finish, and visible branding. The car is on a flat parking area with modern architecture and reflective glass windows in the background.
Interior view of a Volkswagen Polo 2021 (VI-Facelift) from the front passenger's perspective capturing the dashboard, steering wheel with mounted controls, fully digital instrument cluster, touchscreen infotainment system, automatic transmission gear shift, fabric upholstered seats, and driver's door panel with multiple controls.
An overhead view of the 2021 VW Polo (VI-facelift) interior, showcasing its multi-functional leather-wrapped flat bottom steering wheel adorned with the Volkswagen logo, fully digital and customizable instrument cluster, large touchscreen infotainment system, modern horizontal dashboard with sleek, angular air vents, minimalistic center console with a gear shift lever for automatic transmission, and high-quality fabric seats with a patterned design.
Interior shot of 2021 VW Polo (VI-facelift) showcasing front and rear seats from the perspective of an open front passenger door. The image highlights seating configuration, fabric design, stitching, and contour details. Visible are height-adjustable headrests, seat belts, and partial driver's side door panel, emphasizing comfort and interior design.
Close-up, angled front view of a blue 2021 Volkswagen Polo VI-facelift, showcasing the modern headlight design with integrated LED daytime running lights, distinctive Volkswagen logo on the horizontal-line grille, and sporty bumper with air intakes and honeycomb mesh design. Detail highlights sleek hood lines and glossy paint finish, suggesting advanced lighting and potential driver-assistance technology.
Overhead view of a Volkswagen Polo 2021 (VI-Facelift) with the hood raised, revealing the transverse-mounted engine and various components in the engine bay. The image highlights the plastic engine cover, battery, air intake system, coolant reservoir with blue cap, various fluid containers, engine components with metallic and rubber piping, and the fuse box. The car body is purple and in standard factory condition. Ideal for categories about automobile engines, vehicle maintenance, automotive engineering, and car manufacturing.
Rear three-quarter view of a 2021 VW Polo GTI hatchback driving on a road, showcasing LED taillights, dual exhausts, roof spoiler, and rear window wiper. The image, taken in motion with motion blur visible on road and wheels, captures performance elements with a green landscape background.
The image showcases a white four-door VW Polo 2021 hatchback in motion, photographed from a three-quarter front angle. The car is driving on a country road lined with trees, depicting a rural or semi-rural setting. Key design features visible include sharp, angular LED headlights, a prominent horizontal grille, and multi-spoke alloy wheels. Motion blur in the background and on the wheels captures the sense of movement, while overcast weather conditions provide soft lighting that highlights the car’s sleek, modern design.
A white VW Polo 2021 (VI-facelift) hatchback captured in motion with a blurred urban street art background to emphasize speed. The car is viewed from a side angle, revealing the driver's side, front wheel, door, side panels, and window line towards the rear. The sharp details include modern LED headlights, a dual-tone color scheme, alloy wheels, and advanced driver assistance systems indicated by sensors or cameras on the front bumper.
A panning shot of a moving white 2021 Volkswagen Polo (VI-facelift) car captured from a rear three-quarter view, showing the right side, including rear wheel, passenger doors, rear lights, badging, and part of the registration plate. The car is in the right two-thirds of the frame with a blurred background, denoting speed, against a graffiti-covered wall under natural daylight.
A rear view of a white 2021 Volkswagen Polo (VI-facelift) GTI hatchback, displaying brand badge and model insignia, captured during daytime in a rural setting with greenery and trees. The ground-level shot clearly shows taillights, rear windshield wiper, reflectors, license plate, and dual exhaust pipes, suggesting a warm, golden hour ambiance.
Modern hatchback car in glossy white positioned on the left side of the frame taken from a low, three-quarter front angle. The sleek and sporty exterior design features a sloped hood, dynamic lines, sharp LED headlights, prominent front grille, integrated fog lights, performance-oriented air intakes, and multi-spoke alloy wheels with a two-tone finish. The car is set against an urban backdrop with a modern building of angular designs and reflective glass.
VW Polo 2021 VI-Facelift, a modern white hatchback with sleek front and side profiles, black trimming around windows, black side mirrors, dark alloy wheels with red brake calipers, and integrated LED daytime running lights, positioned at a slight diagonal angle in front of a building with glass panels in daylight.
2021 VW Polo VI-facelift, sleek design with modern headlights and polished alloy wheels
Interior view of a 2021 VW Polo (VI-facelift) from rear seat perspective. The wide-angle shot captures the dashboard, front seats, and rearview mirror. Notable features include a modern multi-functional steering wheel with the Volkswagen logo, a fully digital instrument cluster, a large infotainment touchscreen displaying GPS navigation, and physical climate controls. The predominantly black interior with red accents highlights the sporty design. The front seats feature patterned fabric, and the gear shift lever indicates an automatic transmission. Overall, the interior blends functionality with modern design and advanced technology.

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