For The stronger of the two engines is definitely the one to choose if you do regular motorway journeys. The VW Up 1.0 75 High Up provides some nice luxury goodies, and the smooth ride and good refinement make it relaxing to drive.
Against This version of the Up looks a bit pricey compared with other city cars.
What Car? says
If you can afford it, the VW Up 1.0 75 High Up is the Up that you want. Pricey compared to rivals, but a bargain for the ability you get.
What Car? readers say
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| Comfort | |
|---|---|
| Electric steering adjust | Not Available |
| Electric Sunroof | Not Available |
| Manual sunroof | Not Available |
| Air conditioning | Standard |
| Cruise control | Pack Only |
| Electric mirrors | Standard |
| Heated mirrors | Standard |
| Electric windows front | Standard |
| Electric windows rear | Not Available |
| Seat height adjustment | Standard |
| Climate Control | Not Available |
| Power Steering | Standard |
| Steering adjustment reach | Not Available |
| Steering adjustment rake | Standard |
| Power Seats | Not Available |
| Heated Seats | Standard |
| Panoramic sunroof | Not Available |
| Electric Panoramic Sunroof | £650 |
| Power Folding Mirror | Not Available |
| Engine & Transmission | |
| Auto | £595 |
| CVT | Not Available |
| Tiptronic | Not Available |
| Particulate filter | Not Available |
| Entertainment | |
| Radio/Cassette | Not Available |
| RDS Radio/Cassette | Not Available |
| CD | Standard |
| Multi CD | Not Available |
| MP3/iPod Connection | Standard |
| DVD Player | Not Available |
| MP3 CD Player | Standard |
| RDS CD | Standard |
| Hard Drive | Not Available |
| Exterior | |
| Metallic paint | £460 |
| Alloy wheels | Standard |
| Front Foglights | Standard |
| Powered sliding doors | Not Available |
| Interior | |
|---|---|
| Hands Free Phone Kit | Not Available |
| Satellite navigation | Standard |
| Leather Seats | Not Available |
| Split/fold seats | Standard |
| Bluetooth | Standard |
| 7 seat pack | Not Available |
| Safety | |
| Passenger airbag | Standard |
| Side airbags | Standard |
| ABS | Standard |
| 3 Point centre belt | Not Available |
| Driver's airbag | Standard |
| Belt pretensioners | Standard |
| Isofix | Standard |
| Side Impact Bars | Standard |
| Traction control | Standard |
| Curtain Airbag | Not Available |
| Rear Parking Sensor | Pack Only |
| Electronic stability programme | Standard |
| On/Off Passenger Airbag | £225 |
| Driver's knee airbag | Not Available |
| Reversing Camera | Not Available |
| Rain Sensing Wipers | Not Available |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Not Available |
| Lane Departure Warning | Not Available |
| Front Parking Sensor | Not Available |
| Passenger Knee Airbag | Not Available |
| Security | |
| Alarm | Not Available |
| Immobiliser | Standard |
| Deadlocks | Not Available |
| Central locking | Standard |
| Remote locking | Standard |
| Unique fit stereo | Standard |
| Marked Parts | Not Available |
| Etched Windows | Not Available |
| Locking Wheel nuts | Standard |
| Visible VIN | Standard |
| Secure spare wheel | £50 |
| Satellite tracking | Not Available |
| Laminated Glass | Not Available |
| Running costs | |
|---|---|
| Town mpg | 47.9 |
| Out of town mpg | 70.6 |
| Average mpg | 60.1 |
| Tank capacity (litres) | |
| CO2 Rating (g/km) | 108 |
| Carbon offset cost | £16 |
| Green rating | B |
| Insurance group | 2 |
| Typical insurance | £285.00 |
| % Value retained (3yrs/36000 miles) | 53% |
| Typical contract hire | £170.00 |
| Pence per mile | 31 |
| Servicing costs - 3 years | £721.00 |
| Service intervals | Variable |
| Warranty period | 3yr/60k + 3yr Paint + 12yr Perforation + 1yr Breakdown |
| Three-year cost | £10,114 |
| Company car tax | |
|---|---|
| Percentage charge | 13 |
| Benefit in kind | £1,458.00 |
| Tax payable 20% | £292.00 |
| Tax payable 40% | £583.00 |
Performance and measurements
No schematics available
| Body type | Hatchback |
| Number of doors | 5 |
| Number of seats | 4 |
| Engine (cc/type) | /3 |
| Fuel type | Unleaded |
| Max power (bhp) | 74 |
| Engine position | F |
| Driven wheels | Front |
| Length (mm) | 3540 |
| Width (mm) | 1640 |
| Height (mm) | 1480 |
| Boot space (min ltr) | 251 |
| Boot space (max ltr) | 951 |
| Manufacturers figures | |
|---|---|
| 0-60 mph (secs) | 13.2 |
| Max speed (mph) | 106 |
| Euro NCAP Test Scores | |
|---|---|
| Adult protection | Unavailable |
| Child protection | Unavailable |
| Pedestrian protection | Unavailable |
View the whole Volkswagen Up Hatchback range
Cheaper
- Hatchback 1.0 60 take up! 3dr - £8,185
- Hatchback 1.0 60 take up! 5dr - £8,560
- Hatchback 1.0 60 move up! 3dr - £9,335
- Hatchback 1.0 60 B'motion Tech move up! 3dr - £9,695
- Hatchback 1.0 60 move up! 5dr - £9,710
- Hatchback 1.0 60 B'motion Tech move up! 5dr - £10,070
- Hatchback 1.0 75 high up! 3dr - £10,900
- Hatchback 1.0 75 B'motion Tech high up! 3dr - £11,260
- Hatchback 1.0 75 high up! 5dr - £11,275
- Hatchback 1.0 75 up! black 3dr - £11,545
- Hatchback 1.0 75 up! white 3dr - £11,545
- Hatchback 1.0 75 B'motion Tech high up! 5dr - £11,635
- Hatchback 1.0 75 up! black 5dr - £11,920
- Hatchback 1.0 75 up! white 5dr - £11,920
More expensive
- Hatchback 1.0 60 take up! 3dr - £8,185
- Hatchback 1.0 60 take up! 5dr - £8,560
- Hatchback 1.0 60 move up! 3dr - £9,335
- Hatchback 1.0 60 B'motion Tech move up! 3dr - £9,695
- Hatchback 1.0 60 move up! 5dr - £9,710
- Hatchback 1.0 60 B'motion Tech move up! 5dr - £10,070
- Hatchback 1.0 75 high up! 3dr - £10,900
- Hatchback 1.0 75 B'motion Tech high up! 3dr - £11,260
- Hatchback 1.0 75 high up! 5dr - £11,275
- Hatchback 1.0 75 up! black 3dr - £11,545
- Hatchback 1.0 75 up! white 3dr - £11,545
- Hatchback 1.0 75 B'motion Tech high up! 5dr - £11,635
- Hatchback 1.0 75 up! black 5dr - £11,920
- Hatchback 1.0 75 up! white 5dr - £11,920
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Volkswagen Up Hatchback 1.0 75 high up! 3dr
If you can afford it, the VW Up 1.0 75 High Up is the Up that you want. Pricey compared to rivals, but a bargain for the ability you get.
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