2020 Volkswagen up! — Full Specifications
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The 2020 Volkswagen up! belongs to the Facelift generation, built 2016–2023. 2020 was year 5 of its run. Model years from 2016 onward carry the mid-life facelift, so a 2020 car is a post-facelift example. Body styles: 3-door hatchback, 5-door hatchback. The engine range listed for this period includes 1.0 TSI 115 PS (GTI), 1.0 TSI direct injection (Brazil). Owners often keep a Volkswagen up! workshop manual to hand for servicing and repairs.
Facelift Generation: Engines & Body Styles
Volkswagen up! model years from 2016 to 2023 belong to the same generation, with a mid-life facelift in 2016. The engines below are those listed for this generation in the 2020 period; availability varied by year, trim and market, so confirm the exact engine from the car's paperwork or the badge on the tailgate.
| Engine | Fuel | Displacement | Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 TSI 115 PS (GTI) | Petrol | 1 L | 115 PS |
| 1.0 TSI direct injection (Brazil) | Petrol | 1 L | — |
| Body styles | 3-door hatchback · 5-door hatchback |
|---|---|
| Transmissions | 5-speed manual · 5-speed ASG · 6-speed manual (GTI only option) |
| Generation | Facelift |
| Facelift | 2016 (2020 car is post-facelift) |
Generation, production years, engines and body styles compiled from Wikipedia; production dates can differ by market. Official fuel economy and CO₂ figures for UK cars are published by the Vehicle Certification Agency and vary by engine and test cycle (NEDC or WLTP), so we do not quote a single figure here.
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Running Costs: 2020 Volkswagen up!
Running costs for a 2020 Volkswagen up! depend mostly on which engine it has, how it is driven and the insurance group of that trim. Look up the exact car's tax band and fuel figures from its registration on GOV.UK, and work out fuel spend with the fuel cost calculator on 247Calculators.
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2020 Volkswagen up! Safety Rating
Cars sold in the UK and Europe are crash-tested by Euro NCAP, not the US NHTSA, so there is no NHTSA star rating for the Volkswagen up!. Look the Volkswagen up! up on Euro NCAP's results page to see the star rating and the test year for this generation; ratings from different years use different criteria and are not directly comparable. To check a specific UK car for open recalls, use the GOV.UK vehicle recalls checker, and see our UK guide to checking a used car's history.
Last updated: · Data: US EPA (fueleconomy.gov) and NHTSA safety ratings 18 July 2026; NHTSA recalls and complaints 6 October 2026; Wikidata & curated EU catalogue 18 July 2026; European generation and engine data from Wikipedia 7 October 2026
Vehicle data sourced from manufacturer specifications. Always verify with your vehicle handbook or a qualified mechanic. This is a reference tool, not professional advice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which generation is the 2020 Volkswagen up!?
The 2020 Volkswagen up! is part of the Facelift generation, produced 2016–2023. The facelift arrived in 2016, so a 2020 car is a post-facelift example.
What engines did the 2020 Volkswagen up! come with?
Engines listed for this generation include 1.0 TSI 115 PS (GTI) (petrol); 1.0 TSI direct injection (Brazil) (petrol). Not every engine was sold in every year or market, so check the car's V5C or handbook for the exact unit.
What body styles does the 2020 Volkswagen up! come in?
This generation was offered as: 3-door hatchback, 5-door hatchback.
What gearbox does the 2020 Volkswagen up! have?
Transmissions listed for this generation include 5-speed manual, 5-speed ASG, 6-speed manual (GTI only option), depending on engine and trim.
How safe is the 2020 Volkswagen up!?
European-market cars are crash-tested by Euro NCAP rather than NHTSA. Search for the Volkswagen up! at euroncap.com/en/results to see the star rating and the test year for this generation.