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2012 Volkswagen Polo
Germany
Gasoline
FWD
Hatchback
Updated Aug 26, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Vehicle Details
Year
2012
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Body Style
Hatchback
Generation
Type 6R
Seats
5
Doors
5
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
Manual, 5-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
1.2 MPI Manual
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
75 hp
Power (kW)
55 kW
Torque
110 Nm (81 lb-ft)
Top speed
163 km/h
(101 mph)
0–60 mph
13.5 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
14.2 seconds
Displacement
1,198 cc
Dimensions
Length
3,970 mm
(156.3 in)
Width
1,682 mm
(66.2 in)
Height
1,453 mm
(57.2 in)
Wheelbase
2,456 mm
(96.7 in)
Curb weight
1,020 kg
(2,249 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
5,400 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
3,750 rpm
Engine Configuration
Bore
76.5 mm
(3.0 in)
Stroke
86.9 mm
(3.4 in)
Compression Ratio
10 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Naturally Aspirated
Yes
Synchronization
Timing Chain
Engine Placement
Front
Engine Mount
Transversally
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Fuel System
Electronic (Multi-Point) Fuel Injection
Camshaft Type
DOHC
Engine Block
Cast Iron
Engine Heads
Aluminium
Engine Cooling
Liquid Cooling
Transmission & Drivetrain
Gear Selector
Stick
Gear Selector Location
Mid-Console
Brakes
Parking Brake
Manual
Lever
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Drum Brakes
Brakes Material
Cast Iron
Front Brakes
Cooling
Ventilated
Suspensions
Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Coil
Anti-roll Bar
Front
Suspension, Front
Independent
MacPherson Strut
Suspension, Rear
Semi-dependent
Twist-Beam
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
45 litres
General › Fuel Cap Position
Rear
Right
Emission
Emission Control
Catalyst
Evaporative Control System
Exhaust Gas Recirculation
Positive Crankcase Ventilation
Fuel Consumption NEDC
Combined
5.8 litres / 100 km
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,460 mm
(57.5 in)
Track, Rear
1,456 mm
(57.3 in)
Turning Circle
10 m
Ground Clearance
168 mm
(6.6 in)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Hatchback
Pillars
A-D
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Body Material
Steel
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Rear Doors
Conventional
Door Handles
Pull-out
Platform
Volkswagen Group
A05
Interior
Seats
Second Seat Row
Collapsible
Manual
Number of Seats
3
Type of Seat
Adult
Second Seat Row › Collapsible
Backrest Release
On Top of Backrest
Split Fold Ratio
60/40
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
280 litres
Polo
Model
18 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Hatchback
Variant
Polo Standard
1975–2026
Polo Hatchback Generations
14 of 24
Type 6R
2010–2014
Year
2012
Powertrain
1.2 MPI Manual
Horsepower
75 hp
Drivetrain
FWD
Fuel
Transmission
Manual, 5-speed
Gasoline
HatchbackHatchback
FWD
Manual, 5-speed
Gasoline