Volkswagen Polo Mk3
The Volkswagen Polo Mk3 is the third generation of the Volkswagen Polo supermini car and was produced from 1994 until 2002, with a facelift at the end of 1999. It was available in hatchback, sedan and wagon body styles. Although the Polo Mk3 hatchback did not share the same platform as the Seat Ibiza, saloon and estate models were rebadged as Seat Cรณrdoba.
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen |
|---|---|
| Production | From 1994 |
| Body type | Hatchback |
Engine variants
Different engine versions of the Volkswagen Polo Mk3 (from registration data). 14 variants.
| Engine | Fuel | Transmission | Top speed | Economy | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 l ยท 3-cyl | โ | โ | 186 km/h | โ | โ |
| 1.0 l ยท 4-cyl | โ | โ | 147 km/h | โ | โ |
| 1.2 l ยท 3-cyl | โ | โ | 165 km/h | โ | โ |
| 1.2 l ยท 3-cyl | โ | โ | 161 km/h | โ | โ |
| 1.2 l ยท 4-cyl | โ | โ | 186 km/h | โ | โ |
| 1.3 l ยท 4-cyl | โ | โ | 154 km/h | โ | โ |
| 1.4 l ยท 4-cyl | โ | โ | 175 km/h | โ | โ |
| 1.4 l ยท 3-cyl | โ | โ | 179 km/h | โ | โ |
| 1.4 l ยท 4-cyl | โ | โ | 180 km/h | โ | โ |
| 1.5 l ยท 4-cyl | โ | โ | 216 km/h | โ | โ |
| 1.6 l ยท 4-cyl | โ | โ | 183 km/h | โ | โ |
| 1.8 l ยท 4-cyl | โ | โ | 231 km/h | โ | โ |
| 1.9 l ยท 4-cyl | โ | โ | 195 km/h | โ | โ |
| 2.0 l ยท 4-cyl | โ | โ | 238 km/h | โ | โ |
Source: RDW (NL). European engine variants.
Generations
Other Volkswagen models
Similar Hatchback models
Common problems & reliability
In the UK, 65% of Volkswagen Polo Mk3s pass their MOT test first time, based on 6,222 inspections in 2023. (2023 is the most recent annual release published by the DfT.)
Based on real owner complaints and inspection data โ not an editorial rating. Sources: DVSA MOT (UK, Open Government Licence).
Recalls & safety
No recorded recalls for the Volkswagen Polo Mk3 in EU Safety Gate or NHTSA (US).
Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Volkswagen recalls.