Volkswagen Polo 0–60 Times
- Fastest recorded 0–60
- 6.7s (Polo GTi TSi Semi-Auto, 2020)
- Slowest recorded 0–60
- 18.4s (Polo 1.0 L, 1999)
- BHP
- 33 – 203.8
- Torque
- 70.5Nm – 325.2Nm
- Top speed
- 84mph – 150mph
- Engine
- 999cc – 1,984cc
Our data shows Polo 0–60 figures between 6.7s and 18.4s.
Recorded BHP ranges from 33 to 203.8.
Recorded torque ranges from 70.5Nm to 325.2Nm.
Recorded top speed ranges from 84mph to 150mph.
Figures refer to variants present in our vehicle database, not every version of the model.




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| Variant | Year | Engine | BHP | Torque | 0–60 mph | Top Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polo GTi Semi-Auto | 2015 | 1,798cc | 189 | 320Nm | 6.7s | 147mph |
| Polo GTi TSi Semi-Auto (+1 similar) | 2020 | 1,984cc | 197.2 | 320Nm | 6.7s | 147mph |
| Polo Blue GT Semi-Auto | 2016–2017 | 1,395cc | 147.9 | 200Nm | 7.8s | 132mph |
| Polo Coupe G40 | 1991 | 1,272cc | 113 | 135.4Nm | 8.1s | 122mph |
| Polo GTI | 2008–2009 | 1,781cc | 150.1 | 220.1Nm | 8.2s | 134mph |
| Polo Sport TDI 130 | 2005 | 1,896cc | 130 | 310Nm | 9.2s | 128mph |
| Polo GT TDI 130 | 2005 | 1,896cc | 130 | 310Nm | 9.3s | 128mph |
| Polo R-Line TSI Semi-Auto (+2 similar) | 2016–2017 | 999cc | 108.5 | 175Nm | 9.3s | 122mph |
| Polo R-Line TSI Semi-Auto (+2 similar) | 2018–2020 | 999cc | 113.4 | 200Nm | 9.5s | 124mph |
| Polo Sport 105 | 2007–2008 | 1,598cc | 103.3 | 153Nm | 10.4s | 119mph |
| Polo TSi BlueMotion | 2016–2017 | 999cc | 93 | 160Nm | 10.5s | 119mph |
| Polo Sport TDI | 2003–2005 | 1,896cc | 100 | 325.2Nm | 10.7s | 117mph |
| Polo Sport TDI 100 | 2008 | 1,896cc | 100 | 240Nm | 10.7s | 117mph |
| Polo Active TSi Semi-Auto (+10 similar) | 2018–2021 | 999cc | 93.7 | 175Nm | 10.8s | 116mph |
| Polo Match Edition TSi (+4 similar) | 2010–2018 | 1,197cc | 88.7 | 160Nm | 10.8s | 114mph |
| Polo SE Design TSi | 2016 | 1,197cc | 90 | 160Nm | 10.8s | 114mph |
| Polo CL Auto | 1999 | 1,595cc | 99 | 140Nm | 10.9s | 114mph |
| Polo Match TDI | 2017 | 1,422cc | 74 | 210Nm | 10.9s | 107mph |
| Polo SE Auto | 2000 | 1,595cc | 100 | 145Nm | 10.9s | 114mph |
| Polo SEL TDI (+1 similar) | 2015–2018 | 1,422cc | 88.7 | 230Nm | 10.9s | 114mph |
| Polo Sport 100 (+1 similar) | 2002–2006 | 1,390cc | 100 | 126Nm | 10.9s | 117mph |
| Polo Sport FSI 86 | 2006 | 1,390cc | 86 | 129.9Nm | 10.9s | 111mph |
| Polo SEL TDI | 2019 | 1,598cc | 93.7 | 250Nm | 11.2s | 115mph |
| Polo SEL TDI 90 | 2009–2014 | 1,598cc | 90 | 195Nm | 11.5s | 106mph |
| Polo SEL 85 Semi-Auto (+1 similar) | 2012–2013 | 1,390cc | 85 | 132Nm | 11.9s | 110mph |
| Polo FSI SE (+1 similar) | 2002–2005 | 1,390cc | 86 | 129.9Nm | 12.1s | 110mph |
| Polo Sport FSI 86 | 2005 | 1,390cc | 86 | 129.9Nm | 12.1s | 111mph |
| Polo 1.6 CL Auto | 1997 | 1,598cc | 74 | 135Nm | 12.2s | 104mph |
| Polo 1.6 GL Auto (+2 similar) | 1996–1999 | 1,598cc | 74 | 135Nm | 12.2s | 107mph |
| Polo Match 80 | 2007 | 1,390cc | 80 | 132Nm | 12.2s | 109mph |
| Polo SE 80 | 2006–2009 | 1,390cc | 78.9 | 132Nm | 12.2s | 109mph |
| Polo Colour Concept | 2001 | 1,390cc | 75 | 124.7Nm | 12.3s | 107mph |
| Polo S | 2001 | 1,390cc | 59 | 116Nm | 12.3s | 99mph |
| Polo S Auto (+1 similar) | 2001 | 1,390cc | 73.8 | 126Nm | 12.3s | 104mph |
| Polo SE | 2000–2001 | 1,390cc | 73.8 | 126Nm | 12.3s | 107mph |
| Polo SE TDI 80 (+3 similar) | 2005–2009 | 1,422cc | 80 | 195Nm | 12.8s | 109mph |
| Polo Beats TDI | 2016–2017 | 1,422cc | 74 | 210Nm | 12.9s | 107mph |
| Polo Beats TDI (+1 similar) | 2019 | 1,598cc | 79.1 | 230Nm | 12.9s | 109mph |
| Polo S TDI | 2009 | 1,422cc | 75 | 195Nm | 12.9s | 106mph |
| Polo SE | 2004–2005 | 1,390cc | 75 | 126Nm | 12.9s | 107mph |
| Polo SE Design TDI | 2014–2015 | 1,422cc | 75 | 210Nm | 12.9s | 107mph |
| Polo SE TDI | 2001 | 1,422cc | 73.8 | 195Nm | 12.9s | 106mph |
| Polo Dune 80 | 2006 | 1,390cc | 78.9 | 132Nm | 13.5s | 106mph |
| Polo SE TDI (+2 similar) | 2002–2005 | 1,422cc | 75 | 195Nm | 13.6s | 106mph |
| Polo S 70 (+1 similar) | 2012–2013 | 1,198cc | 70 | 108Nm | 14.1s | 97mph |
| Polo Dune | 2004–2006 | 1,390cc | 75 | 126Nm | 14.3s | 103mph |
| Polo S 80 Auto (+2 similar) | 2007–2008 | 1,390cc | 80 | 132Nm | 14.3s | 106mph |
| Polo 1.4 CL | 1996–1999 | 1,390cc | 59 | 116Nm | 14.5s | 100mph |
| Polo E 70 | 2009 | 1,198cc | 70 | 112Nm | 14.5s | 98mph |
| Polo E Auto | 2000–2001 | 1,390cc | 59 | 116Nm | 14.5s | 96mph |