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Volkswagen Polo 2021 fuel consumption

Volkswagen Polo from 2021 to 2024 real fuel consumption according to user reports is approximately 13% higher compared to advertised fuel consumption. For petrol engines real consumption is in average 12% higher, but for diesel engines is approximately 15% higher. Since 2021 the Volkswagen Polo average difference between owner-reported real-world fuel consumption and declared fuel economy has been less than industry average.

Year-to-year deviations of actual owner-reported average fuel consumption from advertised values

YearGasoline cars
All carmakersVolkswagen Polo
2021+20%+8%
Show all years
2022+18%+8%
2023+16%+8%

See below for the actual consumption of generations and versions of Volkswagen Polo.

2021

Volkswagen Polo 2021 hatchback fuel economy

Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines41.3 MPG
5.7 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines38.7 MPG
6.1 l/100km
Average real gasoline consumption difference *+6%

Volkswagen Polo 2021 automatic vs manual fuel consumption

According to advertised fuel consumption, a Volkswagen Polo 2021 with automatic transmission consumes on average 0.3 liters per 100 km or 6% more fuel than similar versions with manual gearbox.

Of all modifications the best advertised fuel economy in its class has Volkswagen Polo with 1.0 petrol engine and manual transmission (Volkswagen Polo 2021 1.0 TSI 95 HP).

ModificationClaimed consumptionReal consumption
1.0 liter petrol engine
Volkswagen Polo 2021 1.0 EVO 80 HP manual 40.6 MPG
5.8 l/100km
39.9 MPG
5.9 l/100km+2%
Volkswagen Polo 2021 1.0 TSI 95 HP manual 45.2 MPG
5.2 l/100km
42.8 MPG
5.5 l/100km+6%
Volkswagen Polo 2021 1.0 TSI 95 HP automatic 42.8 MPG
5.5 l/100km
Volkswagen Polo 2021 1.0 TSI 110 HP automatic 42.8 MPG
5.5 l/100km
38.6 MPG
6.1 l/100km+11%
Volkswagen Polo 2024 1.0 TSI 116 HP automatic 43.6 MPG
5.4 l/100km
38.6 MPG
6.1 l/100km+13%
2.0 liter petrol engine
Volkswagen Polo 2021 GTI 2.0 TSI 207 HP automatic 34.6 MPG
6.8 l/100km
32.2 MPG
7.3 l/100km+7%

* - Difference between advertised and user reported fuel economy has been calculated taking into account only those car versions for which information is available both on the fuel consumption specified by the manufacturer and reported by users.

User-reported fuel consumption may not accurately represent all users' experiences due to variables such as driving conditions, driving style, technical condition of the vehicle, and other circumstances. Thus, it should not be relied upon as a representative indicator.