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About this generation

First generation of the Volkswagen up! subcompact city car (AA body code), produced from 2011 to 2023 on the NSF platform.

The production Volkswagen up! city car (internal designation AA / Typ 12) officially debuted at the Frankfurt Motor Show in autumn 2011. The model served as the pioneer of Volkswagen's New Small Family (NSF) platform, featuring a front-engine, front-wheel-drive architecture. Manufactured at the Bratislava plant, the up! was offered in three-door and five-door hatchback body styles. Its design stood out with crisp rectangular proportions, minimal overhangs, and a distinctive all-glass tailgate. The compact exterior footprint was complemented by clever interior space packaging and safety standards exceptional for the A-segment.

The engine lineup for the Volkswagen up! centered on 1.0-liter EA211 three-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol engines producing 60 hp and 75 hp, as well as a compressed natural gas variant named eco-up!. Later, a turbocharged 1.0 TSI engine joined the range for the sporty up! GTI. In 2013, the all-electric e-up! debuted with an 82 hp electric motor. Transmissions included a 5-speed manual or an automated manual ASG. A mid-cycle facelift in 2016 brought refreshed bumpers, LED daytime running lights, and updated infotainment systems before production concluded in late 2023.

Specifications

23 in 2 body styles

3-door hatchback AA 9 specifications

3540 mm139.4 in

Length

1641 mm64.6 in

Width

1489 mm58.6 in

Height

2420 mm95.3 in

Wheelbase

251 l8.9 cu ft

Trunk

144 mm5.7 in

Ground clearance

Petrol

1.0 MPI

59hp(44 kW)

1.0 l 5-speed manual FWD 0–100 14.4 s

Torque: 95 Nm (70 lb-ft)
Top speed: 160 km/h (99 mph)
Displacement: 999 cc
Cylinders: 3
Engine: CHYA
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 929 kg (2048 lb)
Fuel tank: 35 l (9.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 4.5 l/100 km (52 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 105 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 5

1.0 MPI

59hp(44 kW)

1.0 l automated manual FWD 0–100 15.3 s

2012–2019

Torque: 95 Nm (70 lb-ft)
Top speed: 160 km/h (99 mph)
Displacement: 999 cc
Cylinders: 3
Engine: CHYA
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 932 kg (2055 lb)
Fuel tank: 35 l (9.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 4.4 l/100 km (53 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 103 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 5

1.0 MPI

74hp(55 kW)

1.0 l 5-speed manual FWD 0–100 13.2 s

2011–2019

Torque: 95 Nm (70 lb-ft)
Top speed: 171 km/h (106 mph)
Displacement: 999 cc
Cylinders: 3
Engine: CHYB
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 929 kg (2048 lb)
Fuel tank: 35 l (9.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 4.7 l/100 km (50 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 108 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 5

1.0 MPI

74hp(55 kW)

1.0 l automated manual FWD 0–100 13.9 s

2012–2019

Torque: 95 Nm (70 lb-ft)
Top speed: 171 km/h (106 mph)
Displacement: 999 cc
Cylinders: 3
Engine: CHYB
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 932 kg (2055 lb)
Fuel tank: 35 l (9.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 4.5 l/100 km (52 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 105 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 5

1.0 MPI

76hp(57 kW)

1.0 l 5-speed manual FWD 0–100 12.4 s

2014–2015

Torque: 97 Nm (72 lb-ft)
Top speed: 165 km/h (103 mph)
Displacement: 999 cc
Cylinders: 3
Engine: CWRA
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 910 kg (2006 lb)
Fuel tank: 50 l (13.2 gal US)

1.0 TSI

89hp(66 kW)

1.0 l 5-speed manual FWD 0–100 9.9 s

2016–2018

Torque: 160 Nm (118 lb-ft)
Top speed: 185 km/h (115 mph)
Displacement: 999 cc
Cylinders: 3
Engine: CHZB
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1002 kg (2209 lb)
Fuel tank: 35 l (9.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 4.4 l/100 km (53 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 101 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 6

1.0 TSI

89hp(66 kW)

1.0 l 5-speed manual FWD 0–100 9.9 s

2018–2019

Torque: 160 Nm (118 lb-ft)
Top speed: 185 km/h (115 mph)
Displacement: 999 cc
Cylinders: 3
Engine: DKLD
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1002 kg (2209 lb)
Fuel tank: 35 l (9.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 5.3 l/100 km (44 mpg US)
CO₂: 100 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 6d-TEMP

GTI

114hp(85 kW)

1.0 l 6-speed manual FWD 0–100 8.8 s

2018–2020

Torque: 200 Nm (148 lb-ft)
Top speed: 196 km/h (122 mph)
Displacement: 999 cc
Cylinders: 3
Engine: DKJA
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1070 kg (2359 lb)
Fuel tank: 35 l (9.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 5.5 l/100 km (43 mpg US)
CO₂: 124 g/km
Emissions standard: Euro 6d-TEMP

Gas

1.0 EcoFuel

67hp(50 kW)

1.0 l 5-speed manual FWD 0–100 16.3 s

2012–2019

Torque: 90 Nm (66 lb-ft)
Top speed: 164 km/h (102 mph)
Displacement: 999 cc
Cylinders: 3
Engine: CPGA
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1031 kg (2273 lb)
Fuel tank: 10 l (2.6 gal US)
CO₂: 79 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 5

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5-door hatchback AA 14 specifications

3540 mm139.4 in

Length

1641 mm64.6 in

Width

1489 mm58.6 in

Height

2420 mm95.3 in

Wheelbase

251 l8.9 cu ft

Trunk

144 mm5.7 in

Ground clearance

Petrol

1.0 MPI

59hp(44 kW)

1.0 l 5-speed manual FWD 0–100 14.4 s

2011–2020

Torque: 95 Nm (70 lb-ft)
Top speed: 160 km/h (99 mph)
Displacement: 999 cc
Cylinders: 3
Engine: CHYA
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 940 kg (2072 lb)
Fuel tank: 35 l (9.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 4.5 l/100 km (52 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 105 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 5

1.0 MPI

59hp(44 kW)

1.0 l automated manual FWD 0–100 15.3 s

2012–2019

Torque: 95 Nm (70 lb-ft)
Top speed: 160 km/h (99 mph)
Displacement: 999 cc
Cylinders: 3
Engine: CHYA
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 943 kg (2079 lb)
Fuel tank: 35 l (9.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 4.4 l/100 km (53 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 103 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 5

1.0 MPI

64hp(48 kW)

1.0 l 5-speed manual FWD 0–100 15.6 s

2020–2023

Torque: 91 Nm (67 lb-ft)
Top speed: 165 km/h (103 mph)
Displacement: 999 cc
Cylinders: 3
Engine: DSGB
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 991 kg (2185 lb)
Fuel tank: 35 l (9.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 5.1 l/100 km (46 mpg US)
CO₂: 116 g/km
Emissions standard: Euro 6d

1.0 MPI

74hp(55 kW)

1.0 l 5-speed manual FWD 0–100 13.2 s

2011–2019

Torque: 95 Nm (70 lb-ft)
Top speed: 171 km/h (106 mph)
Displacement: 999 cc
Cylinders: 3
Engine: CHYB
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 940 kg (2072 lb)
Fuel tank: 35 l (9.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 4.7 l/100 km (50 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 108 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 5

1.0 MPI

74hp(55 kW)

1.0 l automated manual FWD 0–100 13.9 s

2012–2019

Torque: 95 Nm (70 lb-ft)
Top speed: 171 km/h (106 mph)
Displacement: 999 cc
Cylinders: 3
Engine: CHYB
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 943 kg (2079 lb)
Fuel tank: 35 l (9.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 4.5 l/100 km (52 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 105 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 5

1.0 MPI

76hp(57 kW)

1.0 l 5-speed manual FWD 0–100 12.4 s

2014–2021

Torque: 104 Nm (77 lb-ft)
Top speed: 165 km/h (103 mph)
Displacement: 999 cc
Cylinders: 3
Engine: CWRA
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 910 kg (2006 lb)
Fuel tank: 50 l (13.2 gal US)

1.0 MPI

76hp(57 kW)

1.0 l automated manual FWD 0–100 13.0 s

2014–2019

Torque: 104 Nm (77 lb-ft)
Top speed: 163 km/h (101 mph)
Displacement: 999 cc
Cylinders: 3
Engine: CWRA
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 940 kg (2072 lb)
Fuel tank: 50 l (13.2 gal US)

1.0 TSI

89hp(66 kW)

1.0 l 5-speed manual FWD 0–100 9.9 s

2016–2018

Torque: 160 Nm (118 lb-ft)
Top speed: 185 km/h (115 mph)
Displacement: 999 cc
Cylinders: 3
Engine: CHZB
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1012 kg (2231 lb)
Fuel tank: 35 l (9.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 4.4 l/100 km (53 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 101 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 6

1.0 TSI

89hp(66 kW)

1.0 l 5-speed manual FWD 0–100 9.9 s

2018–2020

Torque: 160 Nm (118 lb-ft)
Top speed: 185 km/h (115 mph)
Displacement: 999 cc
Cylinders: 3
Engine: DKLD
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1002 kg (2209 lb)
Fuel tank: 35 l (9.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 5.2 l/100 km (45 mpg US)
CO₂: 119 g/km
Emissions standard: Euro 6d-TEMP

170 TSI

103hp(77 kW)

1.0 l 5-speed manual FWD 0–100 9.1 s

2015–2021

Torque: 165 Nm (122 lb-ft)
Top speed: 184 km/h (114 mph)
Displacement: 999 cc
Cylinders: 3
Engine: CWLA
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 951 kg (2097 lb)
Fuel tank: 50 l (13.2 gal US)

GTI

114hp(85 kW)

1.0 l 6-speed manual FWD 0–100 8.8 s

2018–2023

Torque: 200 Nm (148 lb-ft)
Top speed: 196 km/h (122 mph)
Displacement: 999 cc
Cylinders: 3
Engine: DKJA
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1070 kg (2359 lb)
Fuel tank: 35 l (9.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 5.3 l/100 km (44 mpg US)
CO₂: 121 g/km
Emissions standard: Euro 6d-TEMP

Electric

e-Up!

80hp(60 kW)

18.7 kWh single-speed FWD 0–100 12.4 s 134 km (83 mi) WLTP

2013–2019

Torque: 210 Nm (155 lb-ft)
Top speed: 130 km/h (81 mph)
Engine: EAGA
Curb weight: 1214 kg (2676 lb)
Battery: 18.7 kWh
Range: 134 km (83 mi) WLTP

e-Up!

82hp(61 kW)

32.3 kWh single-speed FWD 0–100 11.9 s 260 km (162 mi) WLTP

2019–2023

Torque: 210 Nm (155 lb-ft)
Top speed: 130 km/h (81 mph)
Engine: EABA
Curb weight: 1235 kg (2723 lb)
Battery: 32.3 kWh
Range: 260 km (162 mi) WLTP

Gas

1.0 EcoFuel

67hp(50 kW)

1.0 l 5-speed manual FWD 0–100 16.3 s

2012–2020

Torque: 90 Nm (66 lb-ft)
Top speed: 164 km/h (102 mph)
Displacement: 999 cc
Cylinders: 3
Engine: CPGA
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1031 kg (2273 lb)
Fuel tank: 10 l (2.6 gal US)
CO₂: 79 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 6

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