Volkswagen Polo Mk5

The Volkswagen Polo Mk5 is the fifth generation of the Polo, a supermini-class car manufactured by Volkswagen since 2009. The vehicle unveiled at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show in March 2009, while the three-door version was unveiled at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2009. A four-door long-wheelbase sedan version has been produced and sold outside Europe in several emerging markets since 2010 either as the Volkswagen Vento or the Volkswagen Polo sedan. A short-wheelbase sedan version was sold in India between 2016 and 2020 as the Volkswagen Ameo.

Technical data
Manufacturer	Volkswagen
Production	From 2009
Body type	Hatchback

Engine variants

Different engine versions of the Volkswagen Polo Mk5 (from registration data). 14 variants.

Engine variants for Volkswagen Polo Mk5
Engine	Fuel	Transmission	Top speed	Economy	Model year
1.0 l · 3-cyl	–	–	186 km/h	–	–
1.0 l · 4-cyl	–	–	147 km/h	–	–
1.2 l · 3-cyl	–	–	165 km/h	–	–
1.2 l · 3-cyl	–	–	161 km/h	–	–
1.2 l · 4-cyl	–	–	186 km/h	–	–
1.3 l · 4-cyl	–	–	154 km/h	–	–
1.4 l · 4-cyl	–	–	175 km/h	–	–
1.4 l · 3-cyl	–	–	179 km/h	–	–
1.4 l · 4-cyl	–	–	180 km/h	–	–
1.5 l · 4-cyl	–	–	216 km/h	–	–
1.6 l · 4-cyl	–	–	183 km/h	–	–
1.8 l · 4-cyl	–	–	231 km/h	–	–
1.9 l · 4-cyl	–	–	195 km/h	–	–
2.0 l · 4-cyl	–	–	238 km/h	–	–

Source: RDW (NL). European engine variants.

Generations

← Predecessor: Volkswagen Polo Mk4 Successor: Volkswagen Polo VI →

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Common problems & reliability

In the UK, 73% of Volkswagen Polo Mk5s pass their MOT test first time, based on 328,217 inspections in 2023. (2023 is the most recent annual release published by the DfT.)

Based on real owner complaints and inspection data — not an editorial rating. Sources: DVSA MOT (UK, Open Government Licence).

Recalls & safety

No recorded recalls for the Volkswagen Polo Mk5 in EU Safety Gate or NHTSA (US).

Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Volkswagen recalls.