Volkswagen Up!
The Volkswagen Up! is a three-cylinder hatchback powered by a 999 cm³ petrol engine producing 52 kW, with a top speed of 164 km/h and CO₂ emissions of 126 g/km. First produced in 2011, the model measures 3,546 mm in length, weighs 968 kg, and seats four passengers. In Norway, the Up! saw strong registration interest in 2020 with 1,555 new registrations, but this declined sharply to just 58 vehicles by 2022, with a total of 3,441 new registrations across 2019–2022.
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen |
|---|---|
| Production | From 2011 |
| Body type | Hatchback |
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Engine power | 49 kW (66 hp) |
| CO₂ (WLTP) | 114 g/km |
| Kerb weight | 1,015 kg |
| Displacement | 999 cc |
| Top speed | 162 km/h |
| Length | 3,568 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,643 mm |
| Height | 1,466 mm |
| Seats | 4 |
| Doors | 4 |
Engine power, CO₂ and kerb weight are registration-weighted averages across the 3 European countries that registered the Volkswagen Up! in 2025 (974 cars). Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).
New registrations in Norway
Number of Volkswagen Up! registered for the first time in Norway per year.
Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).
New registrations by country (2025)
Number of Volkswagen Up! cars registered for the first time across 3 European countries in 2025.
| Country | Registrations |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 949 |
| Netherlands | 20 |
| France | 5 |
Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), 2025 data.
Generations
Other Volkswagen models
Similar Hatchback models
Common problems & reliability
In the UK, 87% of Volkswagen Up!s pass their MOT test first time, based on 120,000 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
2 recalls recorded in the EU Safety Gate (European market) for the Volkswagen Up!. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.
- Passenger cars/ Van/ Pick-upEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
Some vehicles have differences in the mixture ratio for the initiating device, which could lead to the driver and passenger airbag or seat-belt pre-tensioner not activating in the event of an accident.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2017-03-31
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2021-01-22
Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Volkswagen recalls.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the top speed of the Volkswagen Up!?
- The Volkswagen Up! has a rated top speed of 162 km/h.
- How much power does the Volkswagen Up! have?
- The Volkswagen Up! produces 49 kW (66 hp).
- What are the dimensions of the Volkswagen Up!?
- The Volkswagen Up! is 3,568 mm long, 1,643 mm wide and 1,466 mm tall.
- How much does the Volkswagen Up! weigh?
- The Volkswagen Up! has a kerb weight of about 1,015 kg.
- What are the CO2 emissions of the Volkswagen Up!?
- The Volkswagen Up! emits 114 g/km of CO2 (WLTP).
- How many seats does the Volkswagen Up! have?
- The Volkswagen Up! has 4 seats.