Volkswagen Polo VI
The Volkswagen Polo VI is a petrol-powered hatchback that entered production in 2017, equipped with a 70 kW engine and producing 127 g/km of COโ emissions. It has a kerb weight of 1,204 kg and has been subject to 14 recalls registered in EU Safety Gate. In Norway, the model saw notable registration activity between 2019 and 2022, with 2,917 total new registrations peaking at 1,292 in 2019 before declining to 512 in 2022.
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen |
|---|---|
| Production | From 2017 |
| Body type | Hatchback |
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Engine power | 70 kW (94 hp) |
| COโ (WLTP) | 127 g/km |
| Kerb weight | 1,204 kg |
New registrations in Norway
Number of Volkswagen Polo VI registered for the first time in Norway per year.
Source: EEA COโ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).
New registrations by country (2025)
Number of Volkswagen Polo VI cars registered for the first time across 19 European countries in 2025.
| Country | Registrations |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 26,573 |
| France | 24,409 |
| Italy | 7,438 |
| Spain | 4,425 |
| Netherlands | 4,302 |
| Denmark | 681 |
| Portugal | 586 |
| Luxembourg | 561 |
| Czechia | 540 |
| Croatia | 302 |
| Poland | 158 |
| Belgium | 87 |
| Slovakia | 59 |
| Bulgaria | 27 |
| Cyprus | 27 |
Source: EEA COโ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), 2025 data.
Engine variants
Different engine versions of the Volkswagen Polo VI (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 | 162 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 | 239 km/h | โ | โ |
Source: RDW (NL). European engine variants.
Generations
Other Volkswagen models
Similar Hatchback models
Common problems & reliability
In the UK, 86% of Volkswagen Polo VIs pass their MOT test first time, based on 140,927 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 VI in EU Safety Gate or NHTSA (US).
Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Volkswagen recalls.
Frequently asked questions
- How much power does the Volkswagen Polo VI have?
- The Volkswagen Polo VI produces 70 kW (94 hp).
- How much does the Volkswagen Polo VI weigh?
- The Volkswagen Polo VI has a kerb weight of about 1,204 kg.
- What are the CO2 emissions of the Volkswagen Polo VI?
- The Volkswagen Polo VI emits 127 g/km of CO2 (WLTP).