Volkswagen Polo Mk5
Volkswagen Polo Mk5 | |
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![]() Volkswagen Polo 5 door Hatchback | |
Overview | |
Manufacturer | Volkswagen |
Also called | Volkswagen Vento (sedan in India) Volkswagen Polo Sedan (Russia) Volkswagen Polo Sporty (PRC) |
Production | 2009–present |
Assembly | Navarra, Spain Chakan, India[1] Uitenhage, South Africa[2] Kaluga, Russia[3] Pekan, Malaysia (DRB-HICOM) |
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 | Audi A1 SEAT Ibiza Mk4 |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 1.2L I3 1.2L I4 TSI 1.4L I4 1.4L I4 TSI 1.2L I3 TDI 1.2L I3 TDI BlueMotion 1.6L I4 TDI 1.6L I4 TDI BlueMotion 1.4L I3 TDI BlueMotion |
Transmission | 5-speed manual 6-speed manual 7-speed Direct-Shift Gearbox |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,470 mm (97 in) hatchback 2,552 mm (100.5 in) saloon/sedan |
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 and the Audi A1. 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.[4]
The Volkswagen Polo won the 2010 European Car of the Year, defeating the Toyota iQ and Opel/Vauxhall Astra.
Specifications
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Features
The European version, with exceptions for the French and Turkish 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 equipment only on the models with engines no less than 85 hp (63 kW).
In Turkey, ESP and Hill Hold Control are optional equipment on all models except GTI and BlueMotion.
Features include:
- Voice control
- MirrorLink
- Full-LED headlamps
- fatigue detection system
- Front Assist with "city emergency braking" system
- Adaptive cruise control
- Multi-collision brake
- Rear Assist
Engines
Petrol engines | |||||||
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Model | Engine | Power@rpm | torque@rpm | 0–100 km/h acceleration | Top speed | Transmission | CO2 emissions |
1.0 | 999 cc (61.0 cu in) I3 | 60 PS (44 kW; 59 hp) @5000 | 95 N⋅m (70 lb⋅ft) @3000 | 15.5s | 161 km/h (100 mph) | 5-spd manual | 106 g/km |
75 PS (55 kW; 74 hp) @6200 | 14.3s | 174 km/h (108 mph) | 5-spd manual | 108 g/km | |||
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 |
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) @1550-4100 | 9.7s | 190 km/h (118 mph) | 6-spd manual, 7-spd DSG (optional) |
124 g/km 124 g/km |
90 PS (66 kW; 89 hp) @4500 | 160 N⋅m (120 lb⋅ft) @1500-3500 | 10.9s | 182 km/h (113 mph) | 5-spd manual, 7-spd DSG (optional) |
119 g/km 124 g/km | ||
BlueGT | 1,395 cc (85.1 cu in) turbo I4 | 140 PS (100 kW; 140 hp) @4500-6000 | 250 N⋅m (180 lb⋅ft) @1500-3500 | 7.9s | 210 km/h (130 mph) | 6-spd manual, 7-spd DSG (optional) |
107 g/km 105 g/km |
GTI | 1,390 cc (85 cu in) twincharger 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 |
1.6 | 1,598 cc (97.5 cu in) I4 | 105 PS (77 kW; 104 hp) @5250 | 153 N⋅m (113 lb⋅ft) @3750 | 11.1s | 184 km/h (114 mph) | 5-spd manual | 157 g/km |
In addition to the engine options above, BlueMotion Technology versions of the 1.2 TSI are available on some markets. The reduces CO2 emission to 113 g/km for the 90 PS (66 kW; 89 hp) with manual transmission and 115 g/km for the 105 PS (77 kW; 104 hp) in manual and DSG variants.
At the end of 2012, the BlueGT variant has been officially introduced.[5] The Polo BlueGT features improved aerodynamics and a 1.4 turbocharged TSI engine from the new EA211 generation. This new engine features ACT (Active Cylinder Technology), a cylinder deactivation management which deactivates two cylinders at torque outputs from 24 to 100 N·m, allowing the Polo BlueGT with a 6-speed manual transmission to emit only 107 g/km.[6]
Diesel engines | |||||||
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Model | Engine | Power@rpm | torque@rpm | 0–100 km/h acceleration | Top speed | Transmission | CO2 emissions |
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 | 1,598 cc (97.5 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 | 1,598 cc (97.5 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 | 1,598 cc (97.5 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 |
1.6 TDI BlueMotion | 1,598 cc (97.5 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 |
Anecdotal reports have appeared of problems with the 66 kW diesel engine, including poor fuel consumption and surging.[7] VW has already made one modification to the particle filter ECU mapping.[citation needed]
Safety
- EuroNCAP: 5 stars[8]
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.[9]
Volkswagen Vento
A sedan version of the Polo Mark V was launched in India and Russia in 2010 as the Volkswagen Vento and Polo Sedan, increased wheelbase (2.552m) and ground clearance (168–170 mm), and has one petrol (1.6 L, 4-cylinder, 105 PS;[10] coupled with either 5-speed manual or 6-speed automatic gearbox) and one diesel engine (1.6 L, turbocharged 4-cylinder common rail, 105 PS; only 5-speed manual gearbox) options available. In 2014, a facelifted Vento was launched. It carries over the 1.6L petrol but has a new 1.5L diesel engine derived from the old 1.6L (Due to the excise benefits offered to engines 1.5L and below, in India). The Vento also gets a 7-Speed DSG (Direct-Shift Gearbox) automatic, with this new 1.5L engine. A 1.2L TSI (Turbo fuel stratified injection) engine is also available mated to the 7-Speed DSG, producing 103PS. It is intended to compete with the Honda City which is very popular in India.
The car is also manufactured and sold in Malaysia, Russia and South Africa as Volkswagen Polo Sedan with only the petrol engine available for Malaysian and Russian market.
Unfortunately, Volkswagen Polo Sedan is not produced in Brazil, Mexico, South Africa and China nor exported to the rest of Latin America and Australia because it is developed in India, but Polo hatchback is also produced in South Africa and exported to China and Australia.
American Market
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The Volkswagen Vento was introduced in the Mexican Market like a 2014 model Manufactured by Volkswagen India.
VW offers a choice of two engine options; a 1.6 litre naturally aspirated petrol engine mated to a five-speed manual or a six-speed automatic gearbox and a 1.6 litre diesel engine mated only to a five-speed manual gearbox (TDI).
The entry version is called Style and is available with 5-speed manual transmission or automatic 6-Speed Tiptronic. Series equipment will feature alarm with remote trunk opening, seat belts 3 point both front and back, single front headlamps, three read dome lights, center rear brake light, driver and passenger airbags, ABS brakes, air conditioning, power locks, 4-electric windows only front windows driver side control, armrest, four speakers and aluminum wheels 15" matched with 185/60R15 tyres, front disc brakes and rear drum brake, automatic version adds trip computer.
The second version called Active. Regarding Style adds Bluetooth telephone connection, a CD stereo with iPod compatible USB port, SD card and handsfree.
The top of the line, for now, is limited to the Highline version, with respect to Active, added automatic climate (climatronic), electric mirrors, electric windows with automatic up/down and full driver side control, chrome inserts on the dashboard, gear shift lever, steering wheel and speed brake handles and lined in leather, finally with fog lights.
The Vento in the Mexican market has developed a high rate of sales, leaving behind the Classico (MK4 Jetta redesigned) and MK6 Jetta, both produced in the same country, for this vehicle imported from India, it is speculated that the Vento will produced in a few years in Mexico. Becoming the best VW car in sales. The main rivals are the Chevrolet Aveo, Nissan Versa and Nissan Tiida, all of them are in the top 10 best selling cars in Mexico, with the VW Vento.
North American release
With initial reports stating a North American release of the Polo, Volkswagen of America officially announced there are no plans for a sub-compact model to be sold in North America in the near future.
Awards
- European Car of the Year 2010
- Slovenian Car of the Year 2010 [11]
- South African Car of the Year 2011
- Japan Import Car of the Year 2010–2011
- World Car of the Year 2010
- What Car? Supermini of the Year 2010 [12]
- Drive Car of the Year 2010 (Australia) [13]
- Carsguide Car of the Year 2010 (Australia) [14]
- Wheels Car of the Year 2010
See also
- Volkswagen Polo for an overview of all models
- Volkswagen Polo Mk1
- Volkswagen Polo Mk2
- Volkswagen Polo Mk3
- Volkswagen Polo Mk4
- Volkswagen Vento
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- ^ "Volkswagen Vento features a 105 PS engine -surajvtec". surajvtec.wordpress.com. 2013-01-05. Retrieved 2013-08-21.
- ^ "Slovenian car of the year is VW polo". Retrieved 8 April 2010.
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