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2012 Volkswagen up!
Germany
Gasoline
FWD
Hatchback
Updated Aug 26, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Features
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
2012
Make
Volkswagen
Model
up!
Body Style
Hatchback
Generation
Type 12/BL
Seats
4
Doors
3
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
Automatic Semi-automatic
Manual, 5-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
1.0 MPI
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
75 hp
Power (kW)
55 kW
Torque
95 Nm (70 lb-ft)
Top speed
171 km/h
(106 mph)
0–60 mph
12.6 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
13.2 seconds
Displacement
999 cc
Dimensions
Length
3,540 mm
(139.4 in)
Width
1,645 mm
(64.8 in)
Height
1,489 mm
(58.6 in)
Wheelbase
2,420 mm
(95.3 in)
Curb weight
929 kg
(2,048 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
6,200 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
3,000 - 4,300 rpm
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
0W-30
0W-40
5W-30
5W-40
Semi-synthetic Oil (viscosity)
5W-30
5W-40
10W-40
Engine Oil, Volume
3.4 litres
Engine Configuration
Bore
74.5 mm
(2.9 in)
Stroke
76.4 mm
(3.0 in)
Compression Ratio
10.5 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Naturally Aspirated
Yes
Synchronization
Timing Belt
Engine Placement
Front
Engine Mount
Transversally
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Fuel System
Electronic (Multi-Point) Fuel Injection
Camshaft Type
DOHC
Engine Block
Aluminium
Engine Heads
Aluminium
Engine Cooling
Liquid Cooling
Service Intervals
Timing Interval
240,000 km
(149,129 mi)
Air Filter
60,000 km / 4 years
Spark Plug
60,000 km / 4 years
Brake Fluid
3 years
Oil Change & Engine Filter
15,000 km / 1 years
Interior Filter
30,000 km / 2 years
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic Semi-automatic
Manual, 5-speed
Gear Selector
Stick
Gear Selector Location
Mid-Console
Brakes
Parking Brake
Manual
Lever
Parking Brake › Manual
Material
Plastic
Leather
Optional
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Drum Brakes
Suspensions
Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Coil
Anti-roll Bar
Front
Sports Suspension
Optional
Suspension, Front
Independent
MacPherson Strut
Suspension, Rear
Semi-dependent
Twist-Beam
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
35 litres
General › Fuel Cap Position
Rear
Right
Emission
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Emission Class
C
Emission Control
Catalyst
Evaporative Control System
Exhaust Gas Recirculation
Positive Crankcase Ventilation
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
5.5 – 5.8 litres / 100 km
Highway
3.9 – 4 litres / 100 km
Combined
4.5 – 4.6 litres / 100 km
Emission NEDC
CO₂, Combined
105 – 106 g/km
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Width, with Mirrors
1,910 mm
(75.2 in)
Width, open Doors
3,955 mm
(155.7 in)
Height (Bonnet Open)
1,619 mm
(63.7 in)
Track, Front
1,428 mm
(56.2 in)
Track, Rear
1,424 mm
(56.1 in)
Overhang, Front
585 mm
(23.0 in)
Overhang, Rear
535 mm
(21.1 in)
Approach Angle
15.1 °
Breakover Angle
11
Departure Angle
23.5 °
Turning Circle
9.8 m
Ground Clearance
144 mm
(5.7 in)
Interior
Head Room, Front
993 mm
(39.1 in)
Head Room, Rear
947 mm
(37.3 in)
Leg Room, Front
1,009 mm
(39.7 in)
Leg Room, Rear
789 mm
(31.1 in)
Hip Room, Front
1,417 mm
(55.8 in)
Hip Room, Rear
1,388 mm
(54.6 in)
Weight
Gross Weight
1,290 kg
(2,844 lb)
Cargo Capacity
433 – 436 kg
(955 – 961 lb)
Max Roof Load
50 kg
(110 lb)
Permitted Axle Load, front
680 kg
(1,499 lb)
Permitted Axle Load, rear
640 kg
(1,411 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Hatchback
Pillars
A-C
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Body Material
Steel
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Door Handles
Pull-out
Platform
Volkswagen Group
NSF Platform
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Electrical
Folding
Manual
Heated
Yes
Turning Signal
Yes
House Colour
Same as Car
Windscreen Wipers
Rear Wiper
Yes
Rear Washer System
Yes
Windows
Heated Windows
Rear
Heat-Insulating Windows
Front
First Row
Second Row
Rear
Tinted Windows
Optional
Windows › Tinted Windows
Second Row
Optional
Rear Window
Optional
Other Equipment
Sunroof
Optional
Tow Hook
Front
Rear
Normal Roof
Yes
Antenna
Yes
Electric
Optional
Lights
Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen
Fog Lights
Optional
Fog Lights
Headlight Washers
Optional
Rims & Tires
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Optional
Number of Bolts
4 pcs
Bolt Distance
100
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M12x1.5
Central Bore (CB), front
57.1
Fastening Type
Lug Bolts
Tightening Torque
110 Nm
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Indirect
Optional
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Trip Computer
Yes
Speedometer
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer
Display
Yes
Climate Control
Air Condition
Optional
Outside Temperature Indicator
Optional
Climate Control › Air Condition
R134A
Optional
Connectivity
Radio
Optional
Bluetooth
Optional
Connectivity › Media Format
CD
Optional
Memory Card Reader
Optional
MP3
Optional
Connectivity › Media Format › Memory Card Reader
SD
Optional
Connectivity › Media Inputs
AUX
Optional
Displays
Center Display
Optional
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Lockable (Manual)
Armrest Hatch
Optional
Back Pocket
Optional
Sunglass Compartment
Optional
Coin Holder
Optional
Card Holder
Optional
Door
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Glove Compartment
Cooled
Optional
Light
Optional
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Armrest Hatch
Front
Optional
Interior Storage
Cup Holders
Optional
Lights
Read Light
Front
Guide Light
Entry Guard
Lights › Guide Light
Footwell
Optional
Other Equipment
Passenger Side
Optional
Clock
Yes
12V Outlet
Front
Carpets
Optional
Ashtray
Optional
Cigarette Lighter
Optional
Other Equipment › Clock
Digital
Instrument Cluster
Other Equipment › 12V Outlet
Trunk
Optional
Other Equipment › Ashtray
Front
Optional
Steering Wheel
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Optional
Power Steering
Electro-mechanical
Adjustments
Tilt
Number of Spokes
3
Colour
Black
Steering Mechanism
Rack and Pinion
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Cover
Yes
Hatch Opening Type
From Roof
Rear Trunk
Volume
251 litres
Volume, Back Seat Collapsed
951 litres
Depth
632 mm
(24.9 in)
Depth, Back Seat Collapsed
1,252 mm
(49.3 in)
Width
868 mm
(34.2 in)
Height
939 mm
(37.0 in)
Height, to Trunk Cover
650 mm
(25.6 in)
Trunk Door Opening Height
1,990 mm
(78.3 in)
Sill Height
769 mm
(30.3 in)
Design
Interior Decor Material
Plastic
Pedals
Standard
Seats
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Manual
Seat Height
Optional
Backrest Angle
Manual
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Manual
Seat Height
Optional
Backrest Angle
Manual
Front Seats
Heated Seats
Optional
Front Seats › Heated Seats
Cushion
Optional
Front Seats › Heated Seats › Cushion
Backrest
Optional
Second Seat Row
Collapsible
Manual
Number of Seats
2
Type of Seat
Adult
Second Seat Row › Headrests
Outer Seats
Height Adjustment
Features
Comfort Features
Cruise Control
Optional
Accessories
Tool Kit and Jack
Yes
Tire Repair Kit
Optional
Compressor
Optional
Fire Extinguisher
Optional
Warning Triangle
Optional
First Aid Kit
Optional
Safety & Security
Seat Belt
Height Adjustable Retractor
Yes
Seat Belt Colour
Black
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Seat Belt Reminder
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Belt Pretensioner
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Belt Load Limiter
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
Yes
Height Adjustable Retractor
Manual
Yes
Type of Belt
Three-Point-Belt
Front Seats
Outer Rear Seats
Assist Systems
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Optional
Brake Systems
Power Brakes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Four-channel
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Electronic Brake Assist (BA/EBA)
Yes
Brake Pad Wear Indicator
Yes
Sensors
Parking Sensors
Optional
Light Sensor
Optional
Rain Sensors
Optional
Parking Sensors
Rear
Optional
Other Features
Immobiliser
Yes
Anti-theft Alarm
Optional
Central Locking
Yes
Immobiliser
Electronic
Yes
Central Locking
Remote
Optional
Safety Testing
General
Test Year
2011
Adult Occupant
89 %
Child Occupant
80 %
Vulnerable Road Users
46 %
Safety Assist
86 %
Overall
5/5 stars
Test Year
2012
Overall Score
33.37
ANCAP Safety Rating
5
Adult Occupant
Total Points
32 /38
Frontal Impact
14.2 /16
Lateral Impact
14.4 /16
Rear Impact
3.4 /4
Frontal Offset
14.2
Side Impact
14.17
Pole
2
Whiplash Protection (Assessment)
Good
Child Occupant
Total Points
39.1 /49
Safety Features
4 /13
CRS Installation Check
12 /12
Vulnerable Road Users
Pedestrian
11.7
0
4.9
Pedestrian
Protection (Assessment)
Marginal
Safety Assist
Seat Belt Reminders
3
Teknikens Världs Moose Test
Test Year
2013
Speed
75 km/h
(47 mph)
Airbags
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Frontal Airbag
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Side Chest Airbag
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Side Head Airbag
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Curtain Airbag
Driver
Optional
Passenger
Optional
Rear
Optional
Airbag cut-off Switch
Driver
-
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Child Protection
Isofix
Passenger: -
Rear: Yes
Other
Identification
VIN Location
Engine Compartment, Bulkhead
Right
Left Side Casing of Window
Yes
Trunk
on Floor
Car Classification
American Classification
Subcompact Car/Economy Car
British Classification
City Car
Australian Classification
Microcar
European Segment
A-Segment
Car.info Classification
Mini Car
Spare Parts BETA
Bulb Types
Low Beam
H4
Main Beam
H4
Datyime Running Light
W3×16q (W21/5W)
Fog Light, Front
HB4
Fog Light, Rear
BAZ15d (P21/4W)
Positioning-/Parking Lights, Front
W3×16q (W21/5W)
Rear/Brake Light
BAZ15d (P21/4W)
Turn Indicators, Front
BAU15s (PY21W)
Turn Indicators, Side
W2.1×9.5d (W5W)
Trunk
W2.1×9.5d (W5W)
License Plate Light
W2.1×9.5d (W5W)
R10W
Yes
RY10W
Yes
Awards
World
Car of the Year
2012
Golden Steering Wheel
Subcompact
2011
Volkswagen
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up!
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8.9
Body
Hatchback
Variant
up! Standard
2007–2024
up! Hatchback Generations
1 of 5
Type 12/BL
2007–2016
Year
2012
Powertrain
1.0 MPI
Horsepower
75 hp
Drivetrain
FWD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic Semi-automatic | Manual, 5-speed
Gasoline
Hatchback
FWD
Automatic Semi-automatic | Manual, 5-speed
Gasoline
