The Volkswagen Up! is a compact city car with a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 14.9 seconds and a top speed of 172 km/h. It's a great option for city driving and daily commutes.
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Rating
Acceleration 0 100 Kmh
14.9 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph
14.9 sec
Max Speed
172 km/h 106.88 mph
Body & Dimensions
The Volkswagen Up! is a compact hatchback with a length of 3600 mm (141.73 in) and a width of 1641 mm (64.61 in). It has a seating capacity of 4 people and can come with either 3 or 5 doors. The ride height/ground clearance is 144 mm (5.67 in) and the turning circle has a minimum radius of 9.8 m (32.15 ft).
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Rating
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4
Doors
3-5
Length
3600 mm 141.73 in.
Width
1641 mm 64.61 in.
Width Including Mirrors
1910 mm 75.2 in.
Height
1504 mm 59.21 in.
Wheelbase
2407 mm 94.76 in.
Front Track
1412-1428 mm 55.59 - 56.22 in.
Rear Track
1408-1424 mm 55.43 - 56.06 in.
Min Turning Circle
9.8 m 32.15 ft.
Ride Height Ground Clearance
144 mm 5.67 in.
Fuel Consumption
The Volkswagen Up! is a fuel-efficient car with a Euro 6 emission standard, running on petrol. It has a low fuel consumption of 4.2 l/100 km combined, with co2 emissions of 97 g/km, making it an environmentally friendly option.
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Rating
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Fuel Consumption Urban
4.9 l/100 km 48 US mpg 57.65 UK mpg 20.41 km/l
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban
3.8 l/100 km 61.9 US mpg 74.34 UK mpg 26.32 km/l
Fuel Consumption Combined
4.2 l/100 km 56 US mpg 67.26 UK mpg 23.81 km/l
Co2 Emissions
97 g/km
Engine & Transmission
The Volkswagen Up! boasts a 75-horsepower engine paired with a front-wheel-drive system and a 5-speed automatic transmission. Its powertrain delivers a respectable 75.1 horsepower per liter, highlighting its efficiency.
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive Wheel
Front wheel drive
Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearbox
5 gears, automatic transmission ASG
Brakes
The car specs indicate a budget-friendly hatchback with adequate braking, steering, and tire capabilities. The ventilated front discs and disc rear brakes ensure effective stopping power. Electric power steering enhances maneuverability, while the 175/65 R14 and 185/55 R15 tires offer a comfortable ride.
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Front Brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear Brakes
Disc
Assisting Systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering Type
Steering rack and pinion
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Tires Size
175/65 R14; 185/55 R15
Wheel Rims Size
5J x 14; 5.5J x 15
Weight & Capacity
The Up! is a compact car with a lightweight design, offering a weight-to-power ratio of 11.5 kg/Hp and a weight-to-torque ratio of 9.1 kg/Nm. It has a kerb weight of 865 kg and a maximum weight of 1330 kg. The trunk boot space is 251-959 liters, and the fuel tank capacity is 35 liters.
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Weight To Power Ratio
11.5 kg/Hp, 86.7 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
9.1 kg/Nm, 109.8 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
865 kg 1907 lbs.
Max Weight
1330 kg 2932.15 lbs.
Max Load
465 kg 1025.15 lbs.
Trunk Boot Space Minimum
251 l 8.86 cu. ft.
Trunk Boot Space Maximum
959 l 33.87 cu. ft.
Fuel Tank Capacity
35 l 9.25 US gal | 7.7 UK gal
Max Roof Load
50 kg 110.23 lbs.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for Volkswagen - Up! (facelift 2016)
The Up! has a seating capacity of 4 people.
The minimum turning circle of the Up! is 9.8 m (32.15 ft).
The ground clearance of the Up! is 144 mm (5.67 in).
The Volkswagen Up! has an acceleration time of 14.9 seconds from 0-100 km/h.
The top speed of the Volkswagen Up! is 172 km/h or 106.88 mph.
Yes, the Volkswagen Up! is well-suited for city driving due to its compact size and agile handling.
The Up! uses petrol (gasoline).
The Up! has a fuel consumption of 4.2 l/100 km combined.
The Up! complies with the Euro 6 emission standard.
The engine displacement is 999 cm3.
The Up! comes equipped with a 5-speed automatic transmission.
The engine produces 75 horsepower at 6200 rpm.
The Up! features ventilated discs in the front and discs in the rear.
The car is equipped with a steering rack and pinion system with electric power assistance for ease of maneuvering.
The Up! comes with 175/65 R14 tires on 14-inch wheels or 185/55 R15 tires on 15-inch wheels.
The Up! can comfortably seat four adults.
The Up! has a fuel efficiency of up to 60 mpg, depending on the model and driving conditions.
Yes, the Up! is available in both electric and natural gas versions, known as the e-Up! and the Up! Natural Gas, respectively.
The weight-to-power ratio of the Up! is 11.5 kg/Hp.
The maximum weight of the Up! is 1330 kg.
The fuel tank capacity of the Up! is 35 liters.
3600 mm (141.73 in.)
3-5 doors
9.8 meters (32.15 ft.)
14.9 seconds
173 km/h (107.5 mph)
Not ideal, due to its relatively slow acceleration and top speed.
The Up! uses petrol (gasoline).
The Up! complies with the Euro 6d-TEMP emission standard.
The Up! has a fuel consumption rate of 5.4 l/100 km in the city, 4 l/100 km on the highway, and 4.5 l/100 km combined.
The engine displacement is 999 cm3.
The Up! comes with a 5-speed automatic transmission.
Fuel efficiency information is not in the given specifications.
The Up! car model has ventilated disc brakes in the front and disc brakes in the rear.
Yes, the Up! car model features electric power steering.
The available wheel rim sizes for the Up! car model are 5.5J x 15, 6J x 16, and 6.5J x 17.
The Up! achieves a combined fuel efficiency of 30 mpg (7.8 l/100km).
The Up! can comfortably seat four people.
Standard features include a touchscreen infotainment system, Bluetooth connectivity, and a rearview camera.
The kerb weight of the Up! is 940 kg (2072.35 lbs).
The Up! can handle a maximum weight of 1330 kg (2932.15 lbs), including passengers and cargo.
The Up! offers a minimum cargo space of 251 l (8.86 cu. ft) and a maximum cargo space of 959 l (33.87 cu. ft).
