2026 Volkswagen Polo GTI

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Vehicle Details

Year
2026
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Variant
GTI
Body Style
Hatchback
Generation
VI Facelift (Type AE)
Seats
5
Doors
5
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
Automatic (Dual-clutch), 7-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
GTI DSG Sequential
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
207 hp
Power (kW)
152 kW
Torque
320 Nm (236 lb-ft)
Top speed
242 km/h (150 mph)
0–60 mph
6.2 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
6.5 seconds
Displacement
1,984 cc

Dimensions

Length
4,074 mm (160.4 in)
Width
1,751 mm (68.9 in)
Height
1,435 mm (56.5 in)
Wheelbase
2,549 mm (100.4 in)
Curb weight
1,372 kg (3,025 lb)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
4,600 - 6,000 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
1,500 - 4,500 rpm
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
0W-20
Engine Oil, Volume
5.7 litres
Engine Configuration
Bore
82.5 mm (3.2 in)
Stroke
92.8 mm (3.7 in)
Engine Configuration
Inline
Turbocharger
Single-turbo
Synchronization
Timing Chain
Engine Placement
Front
Engine Mount
Transversally
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Fuel System
Electronic (Direct) Fuel Injection
Camshaft Type
DOHC
Engine Block
Cast Iron
Engine Heads
Aluminium
Engine Cooling
Liquid Cooling
Service Intervals
Air Filter
90,000 km / 6 years
Spark Plug
60,000 km / 4 years
Brake Fluid
2 years
Oil Change & Engine Filter
15,000 km / 1 years
Interior Filter
60,000 km / 2 years

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission
Automatic (Dual-clutch), 7-speed
Gear Selector
Stick
Gear Selector Location
Mid-Console

Brakes

Parking Brake
Manual
Lever
Parking Brake › Manual
Material
Leather
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Disc Brakes
Brake Caliper Pistons
Front (1)
Brakes Material
Cast Iron
Brake Caliper Colour
Red
Front Brakes
Diameter
312 mm (12.3 in)
Width
25 mm (1.0 in)
Cooling
Ventilated
Rear Brakes
Diameter
272 mm (10.7 in)
Width
10 mm (0.4 in)
Cooling
Solid

Suspensions

Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Coil
Anti-roll Bar
  • Front
  • Rear
Sports Suspension
Yes
Suspension, Front
Independent
MacPherson Strut
Suspension, Rear
Semi-dependent
Twist-Beam

Fuel

General
Tank Volume
40 litres
General › Fuel Cap Position
Rear
Right
Emission
Emission Standard
Euro 6 (Euro 6e)
Emission Class
E
Emission Control
  • Catalyst
  • Particle Filter
  • Evaporative Control System
  • Exhaust Gas Recirculation
  • Positive Crankcase Ventilation
WLTP Consumption
Low (l/100km) (WLTP)
9.2 litres / 100 km
Medium (l/100km)
6.6 litres / 100 km
High (l/100km)
5.6 litres / 100 km
Extra High (l/100km)
6.3 litres / 100 km
Combined (l/100km)
6.4 - 6.6 litres / 100 km
Emission WLTP
CO₂, Combined
146 - 150 g/km

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Width, with Mirrors
1,964 mm (77.3 in)
Track, Front
1,501 mm (59.1 in)
Track, Rear
1,496 mm (58.9 in)
Approach Angle
14.4 °
Breakover Angle
12
Departure Angle
17.2 °
Turning Circle
10.6 m

Interior

Head Room, Front
981 - 1,019 mm (38.6 - 40.1 in)
Head Room, Rear
964 mm (38.0 in)
Shoulder Room, Front
1,446 mm (56.9 in)
Shoulder Room, Rear
1,425 mm (56.1 in)
Leg Room (est.), Rear
820 - 850 mm (32.3 - 33.5 in)

Weight

Gross Weight
1,800 kg (3,968 lb)
Max Trailer Load, braked 12%
1,200 kg (2,646 lb)
Max Trailer Load, braked 8%
1,200 kg (2,646 lb)
Max Trailer Load, unbraked
680 kg (1,499 lb)
Cargo Capacity
428 kg (944 lb)
Max Roof Load
75 kg (165 lb)
Max Towbar Download
50 kg (110 lb)
Permitted Axle Load, front
1,000 kg (2,205 lb)
Permitted Axle Load, rear
850 kg (1,874 lb)

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
Hatchback
Pillars
A-D
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Roof Material
Steel
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Rear Doors
Conventional
Door Handles
Pull-out
Platform
Volkswagen Group
MQB A0

Equipment

Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Electrical
Folding
Electrical
Heated
Yes
House Colour
Same as Car
Windscreen Wipers
Rear Wiper
Yes
Rear Washer System
Yes
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Powered
Window Lifts, Rear
Powered
Heated Windows
Rear
Heat-Insulating Windows
  • Front
  • First Row
  • Second Row
  • Rear
Safety Glass
Yes
Windows › Window Lifts, Features
Pinch Protection
  • Driver
  • Passenger
One-touch up/down
  • Driver
  • Passenger
Windows › Safety Glass
Front
Laminated
Other Equipment
Tow Hook
  • Front
  • Rear
Normal Roof
Yes
Antenna
Yes
Air Intakes
2-port
Number of Exhaust Pipes
2

Lights

Main Beam
LED
Low Beam
LED
Rear Lights
LED
Daytime Running Light
LED
Fog Lights
Yes
Special Features
  • Automatic Headlight Activation
  • Come Home/Leaving Lights
Fog Lights
Front
Yes
Fog Lights › Front
Cornering Lights
Yes

Rims & Tires

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Indirect
Number of Bolts
5 pcs
Bolt Distance
100
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M14x1.5
Central Bore (CB), front
57.1
Central Bore (CB), rear
57.1
Fastening Type
Lug Bolts
Anti-Theft Locking Lug Nuts/Bolts
Optional
Tightening Torque
120 - 125 Nm
Rim Material
Alloy
Rim Type
Disc Wheel

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster
Trip Computer
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Tachometer
Digital
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Coolant Temperature
Digital
Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer
Display
Yes
Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer › Display
Type
Colour
Shape
Cockpit
Climate Control
Climate Control
Automatic
Number of Climate Zones
2
Air Condition
Yes
Pollen Filter
Yes
Outside Temperature Indicator
Yes
Climate Control › Air Condition
Refrigerant
R1234yf
Connectivity
Radio
  • FM
  • DAB+
App-Connect
Optional
Bluetooth
  • Phone
  • Audio
Cellular Network
Optional
WiFi
Optional
Connectivity › Media Inputs
USB
USB-C
Connectivity › Media Inputs › USB
Placement
  • Front
  • Rear
Connectivity › App-Connect
Android Auto
Optional
Apple CarPlay
Optional
MirrorLink
Optional
Connectivity › Cellular Network
4G
Optional
Connectivity › Cellular Network › 4G
3G
Optional
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Yes
Back Pocket
Yes
Under Seats
Front
Door
  • Driver Side
  • Passenger Side
  • Rear
Interior Storage
Cup Holders
Yes
Interior Storage › Cup Holders
Front
Yes
Lights
Read Light
  • Front
  • Rear
Guide Light
  • Entry Guard
  • Footwell (Front)
Ambient Light
Yes
Other Equipment
Make-up Mirror
  • Driver Side
  • Passenger Side
12V Outlet
Front
Carpets
  • Front
  • Rear
Other Equipment › Make-up Mirror
Make-up Light
  • Driver
  • Passenger
Other Equipment › Carpets
Material
Textile
Colour
Black

Steering Wheel

Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Power Steering
Electro-mechanical
Adjustments
  • Tilt
  • Telescope
Material
Leather
Colour
Black
Steering Mechanism
Rack and Pinion
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Media
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel › Media
Channels
Yes
Volume
Yes
Mute Audio
Yes

Trunk

Rear Trunk
Yes
Cover
Yes
Flat Surface
Yes
Light
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
305 litres
Volume, Back Seat Collapsed
1,079 litres
Depth
699 mm (27.5 in)
Depth, Back Seat Collapsed
1,432 mm (56.4 in)
Width, Between Wheel Arches
1,002 mm (39.4 in)
Trunk Door Opening Height
1,991 mm (78.4 in)

Design

Interior Decor Material
Plastic
Interior Decor Colour
Black
Transmission Knob Material
Leather
Pedals
  • Stainless Steel
  • Standard

Seats

Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Yes
Seat Height
Manual
Backrest Angle
Yes
Lumbar Support
Manual
Headrest, Height
Manual
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Manual
Seat Height
Optional
Backrest Angle
Manual
Lumbar Support
Powered
Headrest, Height
Manual
Front Seats
Heated Seats
  • Driver
  • Passenger
Armrest
Middle
Type of Seat
Sport 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

Features

Comfort Features

Cruise Control
Yes
Speed Limiter
Yes

Other Features

Start & Stop
Yes

Accessories

Tool Kit and Jack
Yes
Tire Repair Kit
Optional
Compressor
Optional
Fire Extinguisher
Optional
Warning Triangle
Yes
First Aid Kit
Yes

Safety & Security

Seat Belt

Height Adjustable Retractor
Yes
Rear Centre Seat Belt
Yes
Seat Belt Colour
Black
Feature
Seat Belt Reminder
Belt Pretensioner
Belt Load Limiter
Height Adjustable Retractor
Manual
Yes
Type of Belt
Three-Point-Belt
  • Front Seats
  • Outer Rear Seats
  • Centre Rear Seat

Assist Systems

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Lane Assist System
Yes
Speed Assist
Yes
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
Yes
Parking Assist
Yes
Sign Assist
Yes

Brake Systems

Autonomous Emergency Brake System (AEB)
Yes
Power Brakes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Four-channel
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
Yes
Electronic Brake Assist (BA/EBA)
Yes
Brake Pad Wear Indicator
Yes
Differential Lock
Electronic
Autonomous Emergency Brake System (AEB)
Car-to-car
Yes
Pedestrian
Yes
Cyclist
Yes

Sensors

Parking Sensors
  • Front
  • Rear
Driver Alertness Warning (DAW)
Yes
Light Sensor
Yes

Other Features

Immobiliser
Yes
Central Locking
Remote
Child Safety Locks
Manual
Immobiliser
Electronic
Yes

Safety Testing

General
Test Year
2022
Adult Occupant
94 %
Child Occupant
80 %
Vulnerable Road Users
70 %
Safety Assist
70 %
Overall
5/5 stars
Adult Occupant
Total Points
35.9 /38
Frontal Impact
14.1 /16
Lateral Impact
16 /16
Rear Impact
3.7 /4
Rescue and Extrication
2 /2
Child Occupant
Total Points
39.5 /49
Crash Test Performance
  • 12.5
  • 7 /16
Safety Features
8 /13
CRS Installation Check
12 /12
Vulnerable Road Users
Total Points
27.5 /49
Pedestrian
  • 15.9
  • 5.6
  • 6
AEB Vulnerable Road Users
10.4 /18
AEB Pedestrian
5.6 /9
AEB Pedestrian (assesment)
Adequate
Safety Assist
Speed Assistance (points)
1.3 /3
Speed Assistance (assesment)
Marginal
Occupant Status Monitoring (points)
3 /3
Occupant Status Monitoring (assesment)
Good
Lane Support (points)
3.5 /4
Lane Support (assesment)
Good
AEB Car-to-Car (points)
3.6 /6
AEB Car-to-Car (assesment)
Adequate

Airbags

Feature
Frontal Airbag
Side Chest Airbag
Side Head Airbag
Side Pelvis Airbag
Center Airbag
Airbag cut-off Switch

Child Protection

Isofix
  • Passenger: Yes
  • Rear: Yes

Other

Warranty

Manufacturer
2 years
Paintwork
3 years
Rust Damage
12 years

Car Classification

American Classification
Subcompact Car/Economy Car
British Classification
Supermini
Australian Classification
  • Light Car
  • Small Car
European Segment
B-Segment
Car.info Classification
Small Family Car

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