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Technical data

This chapter contains information on the following subjects:

The vehicle data sticker in the service schedule or the vehicle registration documents show which engine is installed in your vehicle.

All data in the official vehicle documents take precedence over these data. All data in this manual apply to the basic model. The figures may be different if additional equipment is fitted, for different models, for special vehicles and for other countries.

Fig. 15 A: Vehicle data sticker: example shows a vehicle with engine code CCZB (3). B: Type plate

Fig. 15 A: Vehicle data sticker: example shows a vehicle with engine code CCZB 3. B: Type plate

Fig. 16 Vehicle identification number

Fig. 16 Vehicle identification number

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings .

The vehicle identification number can be read from outside the vehicle through a viewer in the windscreen ⇒ fig. 16 (arrow). The viewer is located in the lower corner of the windscreen. The vehicle identification number is also stamped on the right water drain channel. The water drainage channel is located between the suspension turret and wing. You have to open the bonnet to gain access to the vehicle identification number Opening and closing the bonnet.

The vehicle data sticker ⇒ fig. 15 A is in the spare wheel well area in the luggage compartment. It contains the following data:

  1. Vehicle identification number (chassis number)
  2. Vehicle type, engine power, gearbox type
  3. Engine and gearbox code, paint number, interior equipment. In the example, the engine code is CCZB ⇒ fig. 15.
  4. Optional extras, PR numbers.

These vehicle data are also contained in the service schedule.

The type plate ⇒ fig. 15 B can be seen on the lower part of the door pillar when the door is open. Vehicles for certain export countries do not have a type plate.

The type plate contains the following data:

  1. Gross vehicle weight rating
  2. Gross combination weight (vehicle plus trailer)
  3. Gross axle weight rating, front
  4. Gross axle weight rating, rear

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings .

For reasons of vehicle registration and vehicle taxation, the power output and performance of some engines may vary in some countries from the data given below.

Engine outputInjection technologyEngine codeMaximum torqueNumber of cylinders, displacement
44 kW
at 5200 rpm
CGPB108 Nm
at 3000 rpm
3 cylinders
1198 cm3
44 kW
at 5200 rpm
CHFA108 Nm
at 3000 rpm
3 cylinders
1198 cm3
51 kW
at 5400 rpm
CGPA112 Nm
at 3000 rpm
3 cylinders
1198 cm3
55 kW
at 5400 rpm
CJLA110 Nm
at 3750 rpm
3 cylinders
1198 cm3
55 kW
at 5000 rpm
CLPB132 Nm
at 3800 rpm
4 cylinders
1398 cm3
63 kW
at 5000 rpm
CGGB132 Nm
at 3800 rpm
4 cylinders
1390 cm3
63 kW
at 5000 rpm
CLPA132 Nm
at 3750 rpm
4 cylinders
1398 cm3
63 kW
at 5000 rpm
CFNB145 Nm
at 3800 rpm
4 cylinders
1598 cm3
66 kW
at 4800 rpm
TSI®CBZC160 Nm
at 1500 - 3500 rpm
4 cylinders
1197 cm3
77 kW
at 5000 rpm
TSI®CBZB160 Nm
at 1500 - 4100 rpm
4 cylinders
1197 cm3
77 kW
at 5200 rpm
CLSA160 Nm
at 3750 rpm
4 cylinders
1598 cm3
77 kW
at 5600 rpm
CFNA160 Nm
at 3750 rpm
4 cylinders
1598 cm3
103 kW
at 6000 rpm
TSI®CPTA250 Nm
at 1500 - 3500 rpm
4 cylinders
1395 cm3
132 kW
at 6200 rpm
TSI®CAVE
CTHE
250 Nm
at 2000 - 4500 rpm
4 cylinders
1390 cm3
162 kW
at 4500 - 300 rpm
TSI®CDLJ350 Nm
at 2500 - 4400 rpm
4 cylinders
1984 cm3
Engine outputInjection technologyEngine codeMaximum torqueNumber of cylinders, displacement
55 kW at 4200 rpm
without DPF
TDI®CFWA180 Nm
at 2000 rpm
3 cylinders
1199 cm3
55 kW at 4200 rpm
BlueMotion with DPF
TDI®CFWA180 Nm
at 2000 rpm
3 cylinders
1199 cm3
55 kW at 4000 rpm
with DPF
TDI®CAYA195 Nm
at 1500-2000 rpm
4 cylinders
1598 cm3
66 kW at 4200 rpm
with DPF
TDI®CAYB230 Nm
at 1500-2500 rpm
4 cylinders
1598 cm3
77 kW at 4400 rpm
with DPF
TDI®CAYC250 Nm
at 1500-2500 rpm
4 cylinders
1598 cm3
77 kW at 4400 rpm
without DPF
TDI®CLNA250 Nm
at 1500-2500 rpm
4 cylinders
1598 cm3
Engine outputInjection technologyEngine codeMaximum torqueNumber of cylinders, displacement
60 kW at 5000 rpmCMAA126 Nm
at 3800 rpm
4 cylinders
1390 cm3
60 kW at 4000-6000 rpmCNKA145 Nm
at 3800 rpm
4 cylinders
1598 cm3

Fig. 17 Dimensions

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 to fig. 17:

Polo

Polo BlueMotion

Polo GTI

Cross Polo

AWidth (from one exterior mirror to the other)1901 mm
BWidth1682 mm1698 mm
CFront track1463 mm1457 mm1443 mm1454 mm
Rear track1456 mm1450 mm1437 mm1453 mm
DHeight to the upper edge of the roof at kerb weight a)1462 mm1465 mm1452 mm-
Height at kerb weight a) with navigation aerial1485 mm1488 mm1475 mm1505 mm
Height to the upper edge of the roof rails at kerb weight a)---1488 mm
ELength with fitted towing bracket (when factory-fitted)4064 mm4070 mm4077 mm
FLength (from bumper to bumper)3970 mm3976 mm3987 mm
GWheelbase2456 mm2455 mm2456 mm2459 mm
HGround clearance in road-ready stateb) between the axles153 mm156 mm133 mm176 mm
IHeight with open bonnet at kerb weighta)1753 mm1756 mm1744 mm1777 mm
JHeight with open tailgate at kerb weighta)2000 mm2003 mm1990 mm2019 mm
Turning circle diameterApprox. 10.6 m

a) Kerb weight without driver, without payload

b) Kerb weight with driver (75 kg) and service fluids

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings .

For reasons of vehicle registration and vehicle taxation, the power output and performance of some engines may vary in some countries from the data given below.

Engine outputEngine codeGearbox typeMaximum speed
44 kWCGPB5-speed manual gearbox157 km/h a)
CHFA5-speed manual gearbox157 km/h a)
51 kWCGPA5-speed manual gearbox165 km/ha)
51 kW Bluemotion Technology
55 kWCJLA5-speed manual gearbox163 km/h a)
63 kWCGGB5-speed manual gearbox177 km/h a)
7-speed DSG gearbox177 km/h b)
CLPA5-speed manual gearbox177 km/h a)
66 kWCBZC5-speed manual gearbox182 km/h a)
7-speed DSG gearbox182 km/h b)
66 kW Bluemotion Technology5-speed manual gearbox182 km/h a)
77 kWCFNA5-speed manual gearbox183.8 km/h a)
CLSA186 km/h a)
CBZB6-speed manual gearbox190 km/h a)
7-speed DSG gearbox190 km/h b)

77 kW Bluemotion Technology

6-speed manual gearbox190 km/h a)
7-speed DSG gearbox190 km/h b)
103 kWCPTA5-speed manual gearbox210 km/h a)
7-speed DSG gearbox210 km/h b)
132 kWCAVE7-speed DSG gearbox229 km/h a)
CTHE
162 kWCDLJ6-speed manual gearbox243 km/h a)

a) The maximum speed is reached in 5th gear.
b) The maximum speed is reached in 6th gear.

Engine outputEngine codeGearbox typeMaximum speed
51 kWCGPA5-speed manual gearbox161 km/ha)
63 kWCGGB5-speed manual gearbox173 km/h a)
7-speed DSG gearbox173 km/h b)
66 kWCBZC5-speed manual gearbox178 km/h a)
7-speed DSG gearbox178 km/h b)
77 kWCBZB6-speed manual gearbox188 km/h a)
7-speed DSG gearbox188 km/h b)

a) The maximum speed is reached in 5th gear.
b) The maximum speed is reached in 6th gear.

Engine outputEngine codeGearbox typeMaximum speed
55 kW
without DPF
CFWA5-speed manual gearbox170 km/ha)
55 kW BlueMotion
with DPF
173 km/ha)
55 kW
with DPF
CAYA5-speed manual gearbox170 km/ha)
66 kW
with DPF
CAYB5-speed manual gearbox180 km/hb)
7-speed DSG gearbox180 km/hc)
66 kW BlueMotion
with DPF

5-speed manual gearbox

180 km/hb)
77 kW
with DPF
CAYC5-speed manual gearbox190 km/ha)
77 kW
without DPF
CLNA5-speed manual gearbox190 km/hb)

a) The maximum speed is reached in 5th gear.
b) The maximum speed is reached in 4th gear.
c) The maximum speed is reached in 6th gear.

Engine outputEngine codeGearbox typeMaximum speed
55 kW
without DPF
CFWA5-speed manual gearbox166 km/ha)
66 kW
with DPF
CAYB5-speed manual gearbox176 km/hb)
7-speed DSG gearbox176 km/hc)
77 kW
with DPF
CAYC5-speed manual gearbox186 km/ha)

a) The maximum speed is reached in 5th gear.
b) The maximum speed is reached in 4th gear.
c) The maximum speed is reached in 6th gear.

Engine outputEngine codeGearbox typeMaximum speed
60 kW
CMAA5-speed manual gearbox174 km/ha)
60 kW
CNKA5-speed manual gearbox174 km/ha)

a) The maximum speed is reached in 5th gear.

The performance figures were determined without equipment that reduces them, such as a roof carrier or mud flaps.