Volkswagen Polo GTI R5
The Volkswagen Polo GTI R5 is a rally car built by Volkswagen Motorsport and based upon the Volkswagen Polo road car. It is built to R5 regulations and is a successor to the Volkswagen Polo R WRC. The Polo GTI R5 made its competitive début at the 2018 Rally Catalunya, where it was driven by 2003 World Drivers' Champion Petter Solberg and Eric Camilli. The car currently competes in the World Rally Championship-2 where it is entered by various privateers.
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen |
|---|---|
| Production | From 1986 |
| Body type | Hatchback |
Engine variants
Different engine versions of the Volkswagen Polo GTI R5 (from registration data). 17 variants.
| Engine | Fuel | Transmission | Top speed | Economy | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 9.4 l/100 km | 1986 |
| 1.8 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 10.7 l/100 km | 2000–2001 |
| 1.8 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 9.8 l/100 km | 2000–2006 |
| 1.8 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 10.2 l/100 km | 2002–2003 |
| 1.8 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 10.7 l/100 km | 2002–2006 |
| 2.0 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 9.8 l/100 km | 1999–2000 |
| 2.0 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 10.7 l/100 km | 1999–2000 |
| 2.0 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 9.1 l/100 km | 2006–2012 |
| 2.0 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 9.4 l/100 km | 2006–2015 |
| 2.0 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 8.6 l/100 km | 2013–2015 |
| 2.0 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 8.6 l/100 km | 2016–2018 |
| 2.0 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 8.6 l/100 km | 2016–2024 |
| 2.0 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 8.7 l/100 km | 2019–2026 |
| 2.0 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 8.4 l/100 km | 2022 |
| 2.8 l · 6-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 11.5 l/100 km | 1999–2002 |
| 2.8 l · 6-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 10.7 l/100 km | 2002 |
| 2.8 l · 6-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 10.7 l/100 km | 2003–2005 |
Source: EPA (US). Fuel economy converted to l/100 km.
Other Volkswagen models
Similar Hatchback models
Recalls & safety
No recorded recalls for the Volkswagen Polo GTI R5 in EU Safety Gate or NHTSA (US).
Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Volkswagen recalls.