Volkswagen Polo 2009 fuel consumption
Year-to-year deviations of actual owner-reported average fuel consumption from advertised values
| Year | Gasoline cars | Diesel cars | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All carmakers | Volkswagen Polo | All carmakers | Volkswagen Polo | |
| 2009 | +14% | +18% | +14% | +22% |
| Show all years | ||||
| 2010 | +16% | +18% | +16% | +22% |
| 2011 | +19% | +18% | +19% | +22% |
| 2012 | +21% | +18% | +23% | +22% |
| 2013 | +23% | +18% | +27% | +22% |
| 2014 | +26% | +18% | +30% | +22% |
See below for the actual consumption of generations and versions of Volkswagen Polo.
Volkswagen Polo 2009 hatchback fuel economy
| Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines | 41.7 MPG 5.6 l/100km |
| Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines | 35.7 MPG 6.6 l/100km |
| Average real gasoline consumption difference * | +17% |
| Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines | 55.7 MPG 4.2 l/100km |
| Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines | 47.0 MPG 5.0 l/100km |
| Average real diesel consumption difference * | +18% |
According to advertised fuel consumption, Volkswagen Polo 2009 with automatic transmission have almost the same fuel economy as similar versions with manual gearbox. Based on user-reported real-world fuel consumption, this generation Volkswagen Polo with automatic transmission consumes around 0.1 litres per 100 km or 3% more fuel than a version with the same engine but a manual gearbox.
Compared to similar cars from other manufacturers, the Volkswagen Polo fuel economy is slightly better than average. The best fuel economy in its class of all the modifications has one with 1.6 diesel engine and manual transmission (Volkswagen Polo 2009 1.6 TDI 105 Hp 105 HP).
The table below shows the real and claimed fuel consumption and the differences for specific versions.
| Modification | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
|---|---|---|
| 1.2 liter petrol engine | ||
| Volkswagen Polo 2009 1.2 60 Hp 60 HP manual | 42.8 MPG 5.5 l/100km |
36.2 MPG 6.5 l/100km+18% |
| Volkswagen Polo 2009 1.2 70 Hp 70 HP manual | 42.8 MPG 5.5 l/100km |
36.2 MPG 6.5 l/100km+18% |
| Volkswagen Polo 2009 1.2 TSI 105 HP manual | 42.8 MPG 5.5 l/100km |
36.8 MPG 6.4 l/100km+16% |
| 1.4 liter petrol engine | ||
| Volkswagen Polo 2009 1.4 85 HP manual | 39.9 MPG 5.9 l/100km |
34.6 MPG 6.8 l/100km+15% |
| Volkswagen Polo 2009 1.4 Automatic 85 HP automatic | 40.6 MPG 5.8 l/100km |
35.1 MPG 6.7 l/100km+16% |
| 1.6 liter diesel engine | ||
| Volkswagen Polo 2009 1.6 TDI 75 Hp 75 HP manual | 56.0 MPG 4.2 l/100km |
50.0 MPG 4.7 l/100km+12% |
| Volkswagen Polo 2009 1.6 TDI 90 Hp 90 HP manual | 56.0 MPG 4.2 l/100km |
48.0 MPG 4.9 l/100km+17% |
| Volkswagen Polo 2009 1.6 TDI 90 Hp Automatic 90 HP automatic | 54.7 MPG 4.3 l/100km |
45.2 MPG 5.2 l/100km+21% |
| Volkswagen Polo 2009 1.6 TDI 105 Hp 105 HP manual | 56.0 MPG 4.2 l/100km |
45.2 MPG 5.2 l/100km+24% |
Volkswagen Polo 2009 3 doors hatchback fuel economy
| Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines | 42.0 MPG 5.6 l/100km |
| Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines | 35.1 MPG 6.7 l/100km |
| Average real gasoline consumption difference * | +20% |
| Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines | 59.8 MPG 3.9 l/100km |
| Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines | 47.7 MPG 4.9 l/100km |
| Average real diesel consumption difference * | +27% |
According to advertised fuel consumption, Volkswagen Polo 2009 with automatic transmission have almost the same fuel economy as similar versions with manual gearbox. Based on user-reported real-world fuel consumption, this generation Volkswagen Polo with automatic transmission consumes around 0.2 litres per 100 km or 3% more fuel than a version with the same engine but a manual gearbox.
Compared to similar cars from other manufacturers, the Volkswagen Polo fuel economy is significantly above average. The best real fuel economy in its class according to user reviews of all the modifications has modification with 1.4 petrol engine and automatic transmission (Volkswagen Polo 2009 GTI 1.4 180 HP). However, of all modifications the best advertised fuel economy in its class has Volkswagen Polo with 1.2 diesel engine and manual transmission (Volkswagen Polo 2009 1.2 TDI 75 HP).
The table below shows the real and claimed fuel consumption and the differences for specific versions.
| Modification | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
|---|---|---|
| 1.2 liter petrol engine | ||
| Volkswagen Polo 2009 1.2 60 Hp 60 HP manual | 42.8 MPG 5.5 l/100km |
36.2 MPG 6.5 l/100km+18% |
| Volkswagen Polo 2009 1.2 70 Hp 70 HP manual | 42.8 MPG 5.5 l/100km |
36.2 MPG 6.5 l/100km+18% |
| Volkswagen Polo 2009 1.2 TSI 105 HP manual | 44.4 MPG 5.3 l/100km |
37.3 MPG 6.3 l/100km+19% |
| Volkswagen Polo 2009 1.2 TSI Automatic 105 HP automatic | 44.4 MPG 5.3 l/100km |
35.6 MPG 6.6 l/100km+25% |
| 1.2 liter diesel engine | ||
| Volkswagen Polo 2009 1.2 TDI 75 HP manual | 71.3 MPG 3.3 l/100km |
50.0 MPG 4.7 l/100km+42% |
| 1.4 liter petrol engine | ||
| Volkswagen Polo 2009 1.4 85 HP manual | 39.9 MPG 5.9 l/100km |
34.6 MPG 6.8 l/100km+15% |
| Volkswagen Polo 2009 1.4 Automatic 85 HP automatic | 40.6 MPG 5.8 l/100km |
35.1 MPG 6.7 l/100km+16% |
| Volkswagen Polo 2009 GTI 1.4 180 HP automatic | 39.9 MPG 5.9 l/100km |
31.4 MPG 7.5 l/100km+27% |
| 1.6 liter diesel engine | ||
| Volkswagen Polo 2009 1.6 TDI 90 HP manual | 56.0 MPG 4.2 l/100km |
48.0 MPG 4.9 l/100km+17% |
| Volkswagen Polo 2009 1.6 TDI Automatic 90 HP automatic | 54.7 MPG 4.3 l/100km |
45.2 MPG 5.2 l/100km+21% |
* - 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.