Volkswagen Up! performance summary
The 2023 Volkswagen Up! makes 82 hp and 95 Nm of torque. It runs 0-100 km/h in 13.0s, about 12.2s from 0-60 mph, and reaches a listed top speed of 99 mph (160 km/h). In the Carspeed quarter-mile simulation, it covers 402 m in 19.18s.
On Carspeed's data it is relaxed — quicker off the line than 5% of the cars in our database, with more power than 3% of them and a higher top speed than 6%. That works out to roughly 183 per horsepower at list price.
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Volkswagen Up! vs its closest rivals
| Car | HP | 0–100 | Top speed | 1/4 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Up! | 82 | 13.0s | 160 km/h | 19.18s |
| Nissan Rasheen | 105 | 13.0s | 165 km/h | 19.20s |
| Peugeot Expert L2H1 | 120 | 13.0s | 160 km/h | 19.18s |
| Nissan Terrano II | 125 | 12.9s | 160 km/h | 19.12s |
| Volkswagen Crafter | 140 | 13.0s | 160 km/h | 19.18s |
| Tata Motors Aria | 138 | 13.0s | 162 km/h | 19.19s |
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Volkswagen Up! FAQ
What is the Volkswagen Up! 0-60 mph time?
The Volkswagen Up! does 0-60 mph in about 12.2s, based on its 13.0s 0-100 km/h figure.
What is the top speed of the Volkswagen Up!?
The listed top speed is 99 mph, or 160 km/h.
How much horsepower does the Volkswagen Up! have?
The Volkswagen Up! is listed at 82 hp with 95 Nm of torque.
What is the Volkswagen Up! quarter-mile time?
Carspeed estimates the Volkswagen Up! quarter-mile at 19.18s over 402 m using its published performance data.
What cars are similar to the Volkswagen Up!?
Similar performance rivals include Nissan Rasheen, Peugeot Expert L2H1, Nissan Terrano II.