Volkswagen Polo Specifications - Engine, Power, Transmission & Fuel Efficiency
Volkswagen Polo belongs to the mid-size hatchback segment It's a 5 seater car that rivals the Maruti Suzuki Baleno and Ford Figo. This article will give you a perspective of its engine specs and fuel efficiency.

What is the Power & Torque of Volkswagen Polo 2020?
Volkswagen Polo Engine Specifications |
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Engine Type |
Petrol Manual |
Turbo Petrol Manual |
Turbo Petrol Automatic |
Displacement |
1.0L |
1.0L |
1.0L |
Cylinder |
3 |
3 |
3 |
Power |
76PS @ 6200rpm |
110PS @ 5000-5500rpm |
110PS @ 5000-5500rpm |
Torque |
95Nm @ 2950-3800rpm |
175Nm @ 1750-4000rpm |
175Nm @ 1750-4000rpm |
Transmission |
5-speed |
6-speed |
6-speed AT |
The Volkswagen Polo is available with a 1.0L Petrol engine paired with a 5-speed manual transmission. The power and torque output of this engine is 76PS and 95Nm.
There is a 1.0L turbo petrol engine on offer as well, paired with either a 6-speed manual transmission or a 6-speed torque converter type automatic transmission. The power and torque output of the turbo petrol engine is 110PS and 175Nm.
Is Volkswagen Polo Underpowered?
The Volkswagen Polo is not underpowered for normal drivers. Polo 1.0L petrol produces 76PS of maximum power and 95Nm of peak torque. The Polo’s 1.0L turbo petrol engine produces 110PS of maximum power and 175Nm of peak torque. Polo's turbo and non-turbo petrol engine performance is adequate for Indian driving conditions.
How Many Cylinders Does The Volkswagen Polo Engines Have?
Volkswagen Polo petrol gets a 1.0L, 3-cylinder, naturally aspirated engine and a 1.0L, 3-cylinder, turbocharged engine.
What is the fuel efficiency of Volkswagen Polo?
Volkswagen Polo Fuel Efficiency |
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Transmission |
5-Speed Manual |
6-Speed Manual |
6-Speed AT Automatic |
Fuel Type |
Petrol |
Turbo Petrol |
Turbo Petrol |
Claimed FE |
17.75kmpl |
18.24kmpl |
18.24kmpl |
The Volkswagen Polo 1.0L normal petrol engine with the 5-speed manual transmission has a fuel efficiency of 17.75kmpl. The Polo’s 1.0-litre turbo petrol engine delivers 18.24kmpl with, both, the 6-speed manual and the 6-speed torque converter automatic..
Is Volkswagen Polo good for long drives?
Yes, Volkswagen Polo is good for long drives as well as city drives. Both petrol engines are adequate for highway drives. The automatic transmission can make driving easy in city traffic.
Is Volkswagen Polo 4x4 or 4WD?
No, Volkswagen Polo does not get a 4x4 or 4WD drivetrain in India.
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