Volkswagen Polo — All Years
Volkswagen Polo pages on this site cover 17 model years, 2010–2026, spanning 2 generations: Mk5 (2009–2016), Mk6 (2017–present). Body styles across them include five-door crossover-style hatchback (2wd), five-door hatchback, four-door saloon, three-door hatchback. Select a year for that generation's engine line-up, facelift status and body styles.
Volkswagen Polo Generations
| Generation | Built | Facelift | Body styles | Engines | Years on this site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mk5 | 2009–2016 | — | Three-door hatchback, Five-door hatchback, Four-door saloon, Five-door crossover-style hatchback (2WD) | 1.4 TSI GTI, 1.8 turbo GTI facelift, 1.6 (Vento/Polo Sedan), 1.6 TDI common-rail (Vento/Polo Sedan) | 2010–2016 |
| Mk6 | 2017–present | 2021 | Five-door hatchback, Four-door saloon | 1.0 MPI petrol flex (Polo Track), 1.6 16V MSI (Polo Track, Colombia/other), 2.0 TSI GTI | 2017–2026 |
Volkswagen Polo by Model Year
| Year | Generation | Facelift status | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Mk6 | Post-facelift | Petrol |
| 2025 | Mk6 | Post-facelift | Petrol |
| 2024 | Mk6 | Post-facelift | Petrol |
| 2023 | Mk6 | Post-facelift | Petrol |
| 2022 | Mk6 | Post-facelift | Petrol |
| 2021 | Mk6 | Post-facelift | Petrol |
| 2020 | Mk6 | Pre-facelift | Petrol |
| 2019 | Mk6 | Pre-facelift | Petrol |
| 2018 | Mk6 | Pre-facelift | Petrol |
| 2017 | Mk6 | Pre-facelift | Petrol |
| 2016 | Mk5 | — | Petrol / Diesel |
| 2015 | Mk5 | — | Petrol / Diesel |
| 2014 | Mk5 | — | Petrol / Diesel |
| 2013 | Mk5 | — | Petrol / Diesel |
| 2012 | Mk5 | — | Petrol / Diesel |
| 2011 | Mk5 | — | Petrol / Diesel |
| 2010 | Mk5 | — | Petrol / Diesel |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which generations of the Volkswagen Polo are covered?
the Mk5 (2009–2016), pages for 2010–2016; the Mk6 (2017–present), pages for 2017–2026.
What engines did the Volkswagen Polo Mk5 have?
Engines listed for the Mk5 include 1.4 TSI GTI, 1.8 turbo GTI facelift, 1.6 (Vento/Polo Sedan), 1.6 TDI common-rail (Vento/Polo Sedan). Availability varied by year, trim and market.
What engines did the Volkswagen Polo Mk6 have?
Engines listed for the Mk6 include 1.0 MPI petrol flex (Polo Track), 1.6 16V MSI (Polo Track, Colombia/other), 2.0 TSI GTI. Availability varied by year, trim and market.
When was the Volkswagen Polo facelifted?
the Mk6 received its mid-life facelift in 2021.
How safe is the Volkswagen Polo?
European-market cars are tested by Euro NCAP rather than NHTSA. Look the Volkswagen Polo up at euroncap.com/en/results for the star rating and test year of each generation; ratings from different years use different criteria.
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