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Volkswagen Polo VI (AW) — 2017 – 2021

Hatchback · PoloFWD
2 sources citedLast reviewed 2026-11-08
OverviewFluidsTowing
Volkswagen Polo VI (AW)
Volkswagen Polo VI (AW)Photo: Alexander Migl
Vehicle identification
ManufacturerVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Production2017 – 2021
BodyHatchback
LayoutFWD
EnginesDKLA
MarketsGlobal · multi-market

Verified specifications17 datapoints

Each value below cites its source document; sources are labelled by type (OEM document, official register, OEM portal, or vendor-compiled workshop data) in the Sources list. Where multiple homologated variants exist, a value shown as a range varies by variant.

Engine oil (with filter)[2]4 L
Coolant[2]8 L

Full oil & fluid capacities, per engine → — engine-oil (with filter), viscosity, coolant, transmission & torque, cited.

Engine
Cylinders[1]3
Engine capacity[1]999 cm3
Engine code[1]DKLA
Fuel[1]petrol
Maximum power[1]70 kW
Dimensions
Height[1]1,431 mm
Length[1]4,053 mm
Wheelbase[1]2,551 mm
Width[1]1,751 mm
Performance
Top speed[1]187 km/h
Emissions & economy
CO₂ emissions[1]121 g/km
Emission regulation[1]715/2007*2017/1347AG
Emission standard[1]Euro 6
Fuel consumption[1]4.6–5.4 l/100km
Particulate matter (PM)[1]0.03 mg/km
Sound level (drive-by)[1]69 dB(A)
Sound level (stationary)[1]71 dB(A)
EU type-approval figures. CO₂ (g/km) and the Euro class set road-tax bands and low-emission-zone access across the EU.

Dimensions, weights & capacities

Length4053 mm · 159.6 in
Width1751 mm · 68.9 in
Height1431 mm · 56.3 in
Wheelbase2551 mm · 100.4 in
Kerb weight1045 kg · 2304 lb
Gross weight (GVWR)1610 kg · 3549 lb

Pick your trim — compare all variants1 trim

Side-by-side specs for every Polo VI (AW) variant. Click a row for the full spec sheet (fluids, torques, parts, maintenance) filtered to that engine.

TrimEngineHpDriveTopFuelCO₂Kerb wt
1.0 TSI (DKLA)DKLA95FWD187 km/h4.6 L/100121 g/km1045 kg

Engine specifications1

EngineDisplacementPower
DKLA25 TFSI (DKLA) 70kW · 3-cyl · petrol · turbo1.0 L · 999 cc95 hp

Displacement, bore, stroke and compression are factory engine geometry; power and torque are the peak figures across this generation's variants. Match the engine code to your vehicle.

Owner-manual data

Sources

  1. RDW Open Data (CC0) — EU type-approval e1*2007/46*1783*07Official registerDutch vehicle register (RDW) open data — registration + fuel + EU type-approval (TGK); CC0. Polo VI 1.0 TSI (DKLA): type-level identity, dimensions, masses, emissions (NEDC + WLTP), engine.Retrieved 2026-11-08
  2. OEM workshop data — Volkswagen Polo (AW)Vendor-compiled workshop data (from manufacturer service data)Fluid capacities + specs + oil-drain torque from OEM workshop service data for the Polo 1.0 TSI (DKLA). Oil 0W-20 VW 508 00 (preferred, longlife) / 504 00 alternatives; coolant G13 TL-VW 774J; brake VW 501 14 (DOT 4), system 1.15 L manual / 1.0 L DSG; 5-speed manual 0DF 2.1 L SAE 75W VW G 052 512; R134a 460 g.Retrieved 2026-11-08