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Officially the Volkswagen Up! (complete with exclamation mark) this compact, 1.0-litre, three-cylinder, four-and five-door city car was sold in Australia from 2011 to 2014.
The car’s sales potential was compromised here because it was offered as a five-speed manual only.
The line-up currently starts at $6,380 for the Up! (base) and ranges through to $9,570 for the range-topping Up! (base).
Check out real-world situations relating to the Volkswagen Up here, particularly what our experts have to say about them.
I wouldn't consider any of the European brands, they're too expensive and cost too much to run. That rules out the Up. Asian brands, particularly the better-known and well-respected Japanese brands are a much better bet, which rules in the Echo. The Asian brands tend to be more reliable and cost much less to run. Another to look at in your situation is the Suzuki Alto.Â
The price range for the Volkswagen Up varies based on the trim level you choose. Starting at $6,380 and going to $9,570 for the latest year the model was manufactured. The model range is available in the following body types starting from the engine/transmission specs shown below.
| Year | Body Type | Specs | Price from | Price to | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Hatchback | 1.0L, PULP, 5 SP MAN | $6,380 | $9,570 | |
| 2013 | Hatchback | 1.0L, —, 5 SP MAN | $4,730 | $8,800 | |
| 2012 | Hatchback | 1.0L, PULP, 5 SP MAN | $4,290 | $6,820 | |
The dimensions of the Volkswagen Up Hatchback vary according to year of manufacture and spec level.
| Year | Body Type | Height x Width x Length | Ground Clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Hatchback | 1476x1641x3540 mm | 144 mm | |
| 2013 | Hatchback | 1476x1641x3540 mm | 144 mm | |
| 2012 | Hatchback | 1476x1641x3540 mm | 144 mm | |
The Volkswagen Up has a number of different wheel and tyre options. When it comes to tyres, these range from 165x70 R14 for Hatchback in 2014 with a wheel size that spans from 14x5 inches.
| Year | Body Type | Front Tyre Size | Front Rim | Rear Tyre Size | Rear Rim | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Hatchback | 165x70 R14 | 14x5 inches | 165x70 R14 | 14x5 inches | |
| 2013 | Hatchback | 165x70 R14 | 14x5 inches | 165x70 R14 | 14x5 inches | |
| 2012 | Hatchback | 165x70 R14 | 14x5 inches | 165x70 R14 | 14x5 inches | |
The Volkswagen Up is available in a number of variants and body types that are powered by — and PULP fuel type(s). It has an estimated fuel consumption starting from 4.9L/100km for Hatchback /— for the latest year the model was manufactured.
| Year | Body Type | Fuel Consumption* | Engine | Fuel Type | Transmission | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Hatchback | 4.9L/100km | 1.0L | — | 5 SP MAN | |
| 2014 | Hatchback | 4.9L/100km | 1.0L | PULP | 5 SP MAN | |
| 2013 | Hatchback | 4.9L/100km | 1.0L | — | 5 SP MAN | |
| 2012 | Hatchback | 4.9L/100km | 1.0L | PULP | 5 SP MAN | |
