Volkswagen Polo performance summary
The 2026 Volkswagen Polo makes 140 hp and 175 Nm of torque. It runs 0-100 km/h in 9.5s, about 8.9s from 0-60 mph, and reaches a listed top speed of 118 mph (190 km/h). In the Carspeed quarter-mile simulation, it covers 402 m in 16.99s.
On Carspeed's data it is relaxed — quicker off the line than 19% of the cars in our database, with more power than 16% of them and a higher top speed than 27%. That works out to roughly 129 per horsepower at list price.
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Volkswagen Polo vs its closest rivals
| Car | HP | 0–100 | Top speed | 1/4 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Polo | 140 | 9.5s | 190 km/h | 16.99s |
| Mazda 626 | 140 | 9.5s | 190 km/h | 16.99s |
| Kia Soul EX | 147 | 9.5s | 190 km/h | 16.99s |
| Kia Soul EX Designer Edition | 147 | 9.5s | 190 km/h | 16.99s |
| Kia Soul S | 147 | 9.5s | 190 km/h | 16.99s |
| Kia Soul GT Designer Edition | 147 | 9.5s | 190 km/h | 16.99s |
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Volkswagen Polo FAQ
What is the Volkswagen Polo 0-60 mph time?
The Volkswagen Polo does 0-60 mph in about 8.9s, based on its 9.5s 0-100 km/h figure.
What is the top speed of the Volkswagen Polo?
The listed top speed is 118 mph, or 190 km/h.
How much horsepower does the Volkswagen Polo have?
The Volkswagen Polo is listed at 140 hp with 175 Nm of torque.
What is the Volkswagen Polo quarter-mile time?
Carspeed estimates the Volkswagen Polo quarter-mile at 16.99s over 402 m using its published performance data.
What cars are similar to the Volkswagen Polo?
Similar performance rivals include Mazda 626, Kia Soul EX, Kia Soul EX Designer Edition.