Volkswagen Polo Mk5
Volkswagen Polo Mk 5 | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Volkswagen |
Production | 2009–present |
Designer | Walter de Silva |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Supermini |
Body style | 3-door hatchback 5-door hatchback 4-door saloon/ sedan |
Layout | FF layout |
Platform | Volkswagen Group PQ25 |
Related | SEAT Ibiza Mk4 Audi A1 |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 1.2L I3 1.2L I4 TSI 1.4L I4 1.6L I4 TDI |
Transmission | 5-speed manual 6-speed manual 7-speed Direct-Shift Gearbox |
Dimensions | |
Length | 3,952 mm (155.6 in) |
Width | 1,682 mm (66.2 in) |
Height | 1,454 mm (57.2 in) |
Chronology | |
Predecessor | Volkswagen Polo Mk4 |
The Volkswagen Polo Mk5 is the fifth generation of the Volkswagen Polo supermini-class car, launched by Volkswagen in March 2009.
The Mark 5 Polo, internally designated Typ 6R, is based on Volkswagen's PQ25 platform, shared with the 2008 SEAT Ibiza. Its styling, by a team led by Walter de Silva, follows the direction of the previous 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco and Golf VI. Slightly larger than the previous generation Polo, the Mark 5 is, however, 7.5% lighter.The car was unveiled in the 2009 Geneva Motor Show.[1]
The Volkswagen Polo won the 2010 European Car of the Year, beating the Toyota iQ and Vauxhall/Opel Astra.
Specifications
Features
The European version, with exceptions for the French market, includes a standard ESP electronic stabilization program with Hill Hold Control, head-thorax airbags (integrated in the front seatbacks), belt tensioners and belt force limiters plus seatbelt warning indicator and head restraints, three rear head restraints and Isofix child seat preparation.
In France, ESP and Hill Hold Control are standard equipments only on the models with engines no less than 85 HP (63 kW).
Engines
- Petrol engines
Model | Engine | Power@rpm | torque@rpm | 0–100 km/h acceleration | Top speed | Transmission | CO2 emissions |
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1.2 | 1,198 cc (73.1 cu in) I3 | 60 PS (44 kW; 59 hp) @5200 | 108 N⋅m (80 lb⋅ft) @3000 | 16.1s | 157 km/h (98 mph) | 5-spd manual | 128 g/km |
1.2 | 1,198 cc (73.1 cu in) I3 | 70 PS (51 kW; 69 hp) @5400 | 112 N⋅m (83 lb⋅ft) @3000 | 14.1s | 165 km/h (103 mph) | 5-spd manual | 128 g/km |
1.4 | 1,390 cc (85 cu in) I4 | 85 PS (63 kW; 84 hp) @5000 | 132 N⋅m (97 lb⋅ft) @3800 | 11.9s | 177 km/h (110 mph) | 5-spd manual, 7-spd DSG (optional) |
139 g/km 135 g/km |
1.2 TSI | 1,197 cc (73.0 cu in) turbo I4 | 105 PS (77 kW; 104 hp) @5000 | 175 N⋅m (129 lb⋅ft) @1500-4100 | 9.7s | 188 km/h (117 mph) | 6-spd manual, 7-spd DSG (optional) |
129 g/km 124 g/km |
1.4 TSI | 1,390 cc (85 cu in) turbo+supercharger I4 | 180 PS (130 kW; 180 hp) @6200 | 250 N⋅m (180 lb⋅ft) @2000-4500 | 6.9s | 229 km/h (142 mph) | 7-spd DSG | 139 g/km |
- Common rail diesel engines
Model | Engine | Power@rpm | torque@rpm | 0–100 km/h acceleration | Top speed | Transmission | CO2 emissions |
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1.2 TDI BlueMotion | 1,199 cc (73.2 cu in) turbo I3 | 75 PS (55 kW; 74 hp) @4200 | 180 N⋅m (130 lb⋅ft) @2000 | 13.9s | 173 km/h (107 mph) | 5-spd manual | 87 g/km |
1.2 TDI | 1,199 cc (73.2 cu in) turbo I3 | 75 PS (55 kW; 74 hp) @4200 | 180 N⋅m (130 lb⋅ft) @2000 | 13.9s | 170 km/h (106 mph) | 5-spd manual | 99 g/km |
1.6 TDI | 1,595 cc (97.3 cu in) turbo I4 | 75 PS (55 kW; 74 hp) @4000 | 195 N⋅m (144 lb⋅ft) @1500-2500 | 13.9s | 170 km/h (106 mph) | 5-spd manual | 109 g/km |
1.6 TDI | 1,595 cc (97.3 cu in) turbo I4 | 90 PS (66 kW; 89 hp) @4200 | 230 N⋅m (170 lb⋅ft) @1500-2500 | 11.5s | 180 km/h (112 mph) | 5-spd manual, 7-spd DSG (optional) |
109 g/km 112 g/km |
1.6 TDI BlueMotion | 1,595 cc (97.3 cu in) turbo I4 | 90 PS (66 kW; 89 hp) @4200 | 230 N⋅m (170 lb⋅ft) @1500-2500 | 11.5s | 180 km/h (112 mph) | 5-spd manual | 96 g/km |
1.6 TDI | 1,595 cc (97.3 cu in) turbo I4 | 105 PS (77 kW; 104 hp) @4400 | 250 N⋅m (180 lb⋅ft) @1500-2500 | 10.4s | 189 km/h (117 mph) | 5-spd manual | 109 g/km |
Safety
- EuroNCAP: 5 stars[2]
Polo "Wörthersee 09"
A one-off Polo concept car was shown at the Wörthersee GTI meeting in May 2009. Considered as a preview of a future Polo GTI model, the car featured Flash Red paint with black rally stripes, 18-inch "Budapest" wheels, high gloss black interior and aluminum tread plates.[3]
Volkswagen Vento (sedan version)
A sedan version of Polo was launched in India on 6 July 2010[4] by hanging the car from the side of a hotel in New Delhi.[5][6] It has a length of about 4.4m and has several engine options which are based on petrol and diesel. It is intended to compete with the Honda City which is very popular in India. Special features have been presented in the top variant such as a back control for front passenger seat among others.
North American release
The North American market will finally see the Polo in its vehicle lineup with the release of the fifth generation version of the vehicle. Body styles will likely be a 4-door sedan and 5-door hatchback. In 2012 production of the North American Polo sedan will commence at Volkswagen's production facility in Puebla, Mexico, alongside the sixth generation Jetta/NCS.[7]
Awards
- European Car of the Year 2010
- Slovenian car of the year 2010 [8]
- Japan Import Car of the Year 2010-2011
- World Car of the Year 2010
- What Car? "Supermini Of the Year" 2010[9]
- Drive Car of the Year 2010 (Australia) [10]
See also
- Volkswagen Polo for an overview of all models
- Volkswagen Polo Mk1
- Volkswagen Polo Mk2
- Volkswagen Polo Mk3
- Volkswagen Polo Mk4
References
- ^ Abuelsamid, Sam (2009-03-03). "Geneva 2009: 2010 Volkswagen Polo". Autoblog.com. Retrieved 2010-11-25.
- ^ "Volkswagen Polo gets three doors and five stars". Retrieved 2009-08-27.
- ^ Nunez, Alex (2009-05-20). "Seeing Red: VW unveils GTI and Polo Wörthersee '09 concepts". Autoblog.com. Retrieved 2010-11-25.
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- ^ bsmotoring.com. "Volkswagen Vento review - Ventastic!". Bsmotoring.com. Retrieved 2010-11-25.
- ^ Upcoming Volkswagen models lineup to get less German. Retrieved 30-5-09.
- ^ "Slovenian car of the year is VW polo". Retrieved 8 April 2010.
- ^ "What Car? Car of the Year awards 2010 - Supermini winner - Car and Car-Buying News - What Car?". What Car?. 2010-01-15. Retrieved 2010-07-28.
- ^ "Volkswagen Polo 77 TSI wins Drive car of the Year". Theage.drive.com.au. 2010-10-26. Retrieved 2010-11-25.
- "Volkswagen News: Smarter, lighter and even cleaner: fifth generation Polo unveiled". www.volkswagen.co.uk. 2009-03. Retrieved 2009-03-09.
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