
Fig. 17 Dimensions
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
The data in the table apply to the most basic German model.
The specified values can vary due to different tyre and wheel sizes, if additional equipment is fitted, for different model versions, for retrofitted accessories, and for special vehicles. They can also vary in vehicles that have been manufactured for other countries.
| Key for : | Polo | Polo BlueMotion |
Polo GTI | Polo Dune (Cross Golf) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ⓐ | Width (from one exterior mirror to the other) | 1,901 mm | |||
| Ⓑ | Width | 1,682 mm | 1,698 mm | ||
| Ⓒ | Front track | 1,463 mm | 1,457 mm | 1,443 mm | 1,454 mm |
| Rear track | 1,456 mm | 1,450 mm | 1,437 mm | 1,453 mm | |
| Ⓓ | Height to the upper edge of the roof at kerb weight a) | 1,462 mm | 1,465 mm | 1,452 mm | – |
| Height at kerb weighta) with navigation aerial | 1,485 mm | 1,488 mm | 1,475 mm | 1,505 mm | |
| Height to the upper edge of the roof at kerb weight a) | – | – | – | 1,488 mm | |
| Ⓔ | Length with fitted towing bracket (when factory-fitted) | 4,064 mm | 4,070 mm | 4,077 mm | |
| Ⓕ | Length (from bumper to bumper) | 3,970 mm | 3,976 mm | 3,987 mm | |
| Ⓖ | Wheelbase | 2,456 mm | 2,455 mm | 2,456 mm | 2,459 mm |
| Ⓗ | Ground clearance in road-ready stateb) between the axles | 153 mm | 156 mm | 133 mm | 176 mm |
| Ⓘ | Height with open bonnet and kerb weight a) | 1,753 mm | 1,756 mm | 1,744 mm | 1,777 mm |
| Ⓙ | Height with open tailgate at kerb weighta) | 2,000 mm | 2,003 mm | 1,990 mm | 2,019 mm |
| Turning circle diameter | Approx. 10.6 m | ||||

NOTICE
a) Kerb weight without driver, without payload.
b) Kerb weight with driver (75 kg) and service fluids.
Engine data
Performance figuresIndicator lamp in the vehicle key
Fig. 20 Indicator lamp in the vehicle
key
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
If a button on the vehicle key is pressed briefly, the indicator lamp (arrow)
flashes once. The lamp will flash several times if the button is pressed and held,
e.g. convenien ...
Drawers
Fig. 100 In the front seat: drawer
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
There may be a drawer under each of the front seats.
Opening or closing the drawer
To open press the button in the drawer grip (arrow) and open the drawer.
To close, push the drawer u ...
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Ignition lock
→ Starting the engine
→ Stopping the engine
→ Electronic immobilizer
Notes in this chapter concerning the automatic gearbox are applicable
both for the automatic gearbo ...