Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Mini
Production years: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
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That was the smallest Volkswagen in its lineup. It was built for ease of use inside towns and it was intended to decrease the average fuel consumption of the manufacturer's lineup.
The up! was the car built around practicality. It was the quintessence of the form follow function design. When it was launched in 2012 it took everyone by surprise with the fuel-efficiency and interior space.
Despite being a Volkswagen, the exterior look doesn't resemble any other vehicle from the lineup. No special grille or headlights would remind of anything else. Just a box with a hood in the front and a vertical liftgate in the rear. The 3-door version featured plenty of room for adults in the rear, with enough leg- and headroom.
The dashboard was plain and simple, but it had some versions with a removable navigation system that was plugged into a special cradle on top of the center console. Here, some buttons and knobs were taken from its bigger brother Golf or Polo.
Under the hood, there was a three-cylinder engine mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox. It was built to be affordable and with a very low cost of ownership. As a first in the industry, the up! Offered City Emergency Braking, which automatically braked the car at speeds between 5 and 30 kph (3 and 18.6 mph).
VOLKSWAGEN up! 3 doors 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
8 gasoline engines
- 1.0L 5AT FWD (60 HP)
- 1.0L 5AT FWD (75 HP)
- 1.0L 5MT FWD (60 HP)
- 1.0L 5MT FWD (75 HP)
- 1.0L BlueMotion 5AT FWD (60 HP)
- 1.0L BlueMotion 5AT FWD (75 HP)
- 1.0L BlueMotion 5MT (75 HP)
- 1.0L BlueMotion 5MT FWD (60 HP)
1 natural gas engine
- 1.0L EcoFuel BlueMotion 5MT FWD (68 HP)
VOLKSWAGEN up! 3 doors
1.0L 5AT FWD (60 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 1.0L 5AT FWD (60 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | L3 |
| Displacement: | 999 cm3 |
| Power: | 44 KW @ 5000 RPM 60 HP @ 5000 RPM 59 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
| Torque: | 70 lb-ft @ 3000-4300 RPM 95 Nm @ 3000-4300 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 99 mph (159 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 15.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic (ASG) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 165/70 R14 81T |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 139.4 in (3541 mm) |
| Width: | 64.6 in (1641 mm) |
| Height: | 58.3 in (1481 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 26.77/25.2 in (680/640 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 95.3 in (2421 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 5.66 in (144 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 8.9 cuFT (252 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 2055 lbs (932 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 2844 lbs (1290 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 44.4 mpg US (5.3 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 60.3 mpg US (3.9 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 53.5 mpg US (4.4 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 103 g/km |
VOLKSWAGEN up! 3 doors
1.0L 5AT FWD (75 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 1.0L 5AT FWD (75 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | L3 |
| Displacement: | 999 cm3 |
| Power: | 55 KW @ 6200 RPM 75 HP @ 6200 RPM 74 BHP @ 6200 RPM |
| Torque: | 70 lb-ft @ 3000-4300 RPM 95 Nm @ 3000-4300 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 106 mph (171 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic (ASG) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 165/70 R14 81T |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 139.4 in (3541 mm) |
| Width: | 64.6 in (1641 mm) |
| Height: | 58.3 in (1481 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 26.77/25.2 in (680/640 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 95.3 in (2421 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 5.66 in (144 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 8.9 cuFT (252 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 2055 lbs (932 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 2844 lbs (1290 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 42.8 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 58.8 mpg US (4 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 52.3 mpg US (4.5 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 105 g/km |
VOLKSWAGEN up! 3 doors
1.0L 5MT FWD (60 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 1.0L 5MT FWD (60 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | L3 |
| Displacement: | 999 cm3 |
| Power: | 44 KW @ 5000 RPM 60 HP @ 5000 RPM 59 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
| Torque: | 70 lb-ft @ 3000-4300 RPM 95 Nm @ 3000-4300 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 99.4 mph (160 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 14.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 165/70 R14 81T |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 139.4 in (3541 mm) |
| Width: | 64.6 in (1641 mm) |
| Height: | 58.3 in (1481 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 26.77/25.2 in (680/640 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 95.3 in (2421 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 5.66 in (144 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 8.9 cuFT (252 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 2048 lbs (929 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 2844 lbs (1290 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 42 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 60.3 mpg US (3.9 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 52.3 mpg US (4.5 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 105 g/km |
VOLKSWAGEN up! 3 doors
1.0L 5MT FWD (75 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 1.0L 5MT FWD (75 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | L3 |
| Displacement: | 999 cm3 |
| Power: | 55 KW @ 6200 RPM 75 HP @ 6200 RPM 74 BHP @ 6200 RPM |
| Torque: | 70 lb-ft @ 3000-4300 RPM 95 Nm @ 3000-4300 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 106.3 mph (171 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 165/70 R14 81T |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 139.4 in (3541 mm) |
| Width: | 64.6 in (1641 mm) |
| Height: | 58.3 in (1481 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 26.77/25.2 in (680/640 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 95.3 in (2421 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 5.66 in (144 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 8.9 cuFT (252 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 2048 lbs (929 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 2844 lbs (1290 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 39.8 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 58.8 mpg US (4 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 50.04 mpg US (4.7 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 108 g/km |
VOLKSWAGEN up! 3 doors
1.0L BlueMotion 5AT FWD (60 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 1.0L BlueMotion 5AT FWD (60 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | L3 |
| Displacement: | 999 cm3 |
| Power: | 44 KW @ 5000 RPM 60 HP @ 5000 RPM 59 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
| Torque: | 70 lb-ft @ 3000-4300 RPM 95 Nm @ 3000-4300 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 100 mph (161 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 15.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic (ASG) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 165/70 R14 81T |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 139.4 in (3541 mm) |
| Width: | 64.6 in (1641 mm) |
| Height: | 58.3 in (1481 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 26.77/25.2 in (680/640 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 95.3 in (2421 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 5.66 in (144 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 8.9 cuFT (252 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 2053 lbs (931 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 2866 lbs (1300 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 51.1 mpg US (4.6 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 63.6 mpg US (3.7 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 57.4 mpg US (4.1 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 93 g/km |
VOLKSWAGEN up! 3 doors
1.0L BlueMotion 5AT FWD (75 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 1.0L BlueMotion 5AT FWD (75 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | L3 |
| Displacement: | 999 cm3 |
| Power: | 55 KW @ 6200 RPM 75 HP @ 6200 RPM 74 BHP @ 6200 RPM |
| Torque: | 70 lb-ft @ 3000-4300 RPM 95 Nm @ 3000-4300 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 107 mph (172 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic (ASG) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 165/70 R14 81T |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 139.4 in (3541 mm) |
| Width: | 64.6 in (1641 mm) |
| Height: | 58.3 in (1481 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 26.77/25.2 in (680/640 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 95.3 in (2421 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 5.66 in (144 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 8.9 cuFT (252 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 2053 lbs (931 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 2866 lbs (1300 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 51.1 mpg US (4.6 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 61.9 mpg US (3.8 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 57.4 mpg US (4.1 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 95 g/km |
VOLKSWAGEN up! 3 doors
1.0L BlueMotion 5MT (75 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 1.0L BlueMotion 5MT (75 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | L3 |
| Displacement: | 999 cm3 |
| Power: | 55 KW @ 6200 RPM 75 HP @ 6200 RPM 74 BHP @ 6200 RPM |
| Torque: | 70 lb-ft @ 3000-4300 RPM 95 Nm @ 3000-4300 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 107 mph (172 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 165/70 R14 81T |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 139.4 in (3541 mm) |
| Width: | 64.6 in (1641 mm) |
| Height: | 58.3 in (1481 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 26.77/25.2 in (680/640 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 95.3 in (2421 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 5.66 in (144 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 8.9 cuFT (252 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 2072 lbs (940 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 2844 lbs (1290 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 46.1 mpg US (5.1 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 63.6 mpg US (3.7 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 56 mpg US (4.2 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 98 g/km |
VOLKSWAGEN up! 3 doors
1.0L BlueMotion 5MT FWD (60 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 1.0L BlueMotion 5MT FWD (60 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | L3 |
| Displacement: | 999 cm3 |
| Power: | 44 KW @ 5000 RPM 60 HP @ 5000 RPM 59 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
| Torque: | 70 lb-ft @ 3000-4300 RPM 95 Nm @ 3000-4300 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 100 mph (161 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 14.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 165/70 R14 81T |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 139.4 in (3541 mm) |
| Width: | 64.6 in (1641 mm) |
| Height: | 58.3 in (1481 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 26.77/25.2 in (680/640 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 95.3 in (2421 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 5.66 in (144 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 8.9 cuFT (252 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 2072 lbs (940 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 2844 lbs (1290 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 47 mpg US (5 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 65.3 mpg US (3.6 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 57.4 mpg US (4.1 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 95 g/km |
VOLKSWAGEN up! 3 doors
1.0L EcoFuel BlueMotion 5MT FWD (68 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 1.0L EcoFuel BlueMotion 5MT FWD (68 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | L3 |
| Displacement: | 999 cm3 |
| Power: | 50 KW @ 6200 RPM 68 HP @ 6200 RPM 67 BHP @ 6200 RPM |
| Torque: | 66 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 89 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Natural Gas |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 102 mph (164 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 16.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 165/70 R14 81T |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 139.4 in (3541 mm) |
| Width: | 64.6 in (1641 mm) |
| Height: | 58.3 in (1481 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 26.77/25.2 in (680/640 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 95.3 in (2421 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 5.66 in (144 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 8.9 cuFT (252 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 2273 lbs (1031 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 3020 lbs (1370 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| CO2 Emissions: | 79 g/km |
| Notes |
|---|
| Fuel economy City: 5.5 mc/100Km; 3.6 Kg/100Km Highway: 3.8 mc/100Km; 2.5 kg/100km Combined: 4.4 mc/100Km; 2.9 kg/100Km |