Volkswagen Fox

Volkswagen Fox (2003–2011): specs, engines, dimensions, mpg

The Volkswagen Fox is a Mini 5-doors city car listed in this catalogue from 2003-01-01 to 2011-12-31. The catalogue stores two generation records for the same first generation: 1 generation (2003-01-01–2009-12-31, 6 versions) and 1 generation, restyling (2009-01-01–2011-12-31, 5 versions). Across both records there are 11 versions. Every listed version uses FWD.

The Volkswagen Fox is a Mini 5-doors city car listed in this catalogue from 2003-01-01 to 2011-12-31. The catalogue stores two generation records for the same first generation: 1 generation (2003-01-01–2009-12-31, 6 versions) and 1 generation, restyling (2009-01-01–2011-12-31, 5 versions). Across both records there are 11 versions. Every listed version uses FWD. Fuel types in the data are Gasoline and Diesel. Body type is Mini 5-doors on both records. No other body type is measured. Prices, used-car listings, and a fault list are not measured.

Generations

1 generation (2003–2009), with restyling (2009–2011). The original 1 generation record runs from 2003-01-01 to 2009-12-31 in Mini 5-doors with 6 versions: 1.0 MT (73 hp), 1.2 MT (55 hp), 1.4 MT (75 hp, Gasoline), 1.6 MT (103 hp), 1.4 MT (70 hp, Diesel), and 1.0 MT (72 hp). The restyling record is not a second generation: it is 1 generation, restyling, 2009-01-01–2011-12-31, Mini 5-doors, 5 versions: two 1.6 MT (both 101 hp, 74 kW and 72 kW), two 1.6 AT (both 101 hp, 74 kW and 72 kW), and 1.0 MT (72 hp). Calendar years overlap in 2009 because the original record stop is 2009-12-31 and the restyling start is 2009-01-01.

Searches for a 1984, 1988, 1989 or 1990 Volkswagen Fox, a Fox wagon, or “Fox Valley” do not match this catalogue model: those years and that body are not in the data. Reviews people search for around 2007, 2008, 2010 and 2011 fall inside the 2003–2011 window of this Fox.

Volkswagen Fox engine specs

All versions use multi-point injection where the feed system is measured, except the Diesel 1.4 MT (70 hp), where the feed system is not measured. Boost is No on Gasoline versions and Turbo on the Diesel 1.4 MT (70 hp). Cylinder layout is Inline where measured. Engine location is Front, transverse where measured; on 1.6 MT (103 hp) it is not measured.

Compression and bore × stroke where measured: 1.0 MT (73 hp) 10.3, 76.5 × 86.9; 1.0 MT (72 hp, 2003–2009) 10.3, 76.5 × 86.9; 1.2 MT (55 hp) 10.3, 76.5 × 86.9; 1.4 MT (75 hp) 10.5, 76.5 × 75.6; 1.4 MT (70 hp, Diesel) 19.5, 79.5 × 95.5. On every 2009–2011 version and on 1.6 MT (103 hp), compression and bore × stroke are not measured.

Feed system: Distributed injection (multi-point) on all Gasoline versions except 1.6 MT (103 hp), which also uses Distributed injection (multi-point). On 1.4 MT (70 hp, Diesel) the feed system is not measured.

Performance, mpg and Euro class

0–100 km/h and top speed are measured on every version. City, highway and combined fuel consumption (mpg) are not measured on any version. CO2 is not measured on any version.

1 generation (2003–2009)

• 1.0 MT (73 hp): 17.5 s to 100 km/h, 148 km/h. Eco class not measured.
• 1.0 MT (72 hp): 17.5 s, 148 km/h. Eco class not measured. Same 0–100 and top speed as 1.0 MT (73 hp); the 1 hp gap does not change those two figures in the data.
• 1.2 MT (55 hp): 17.5 s, 148 km/h. Same 0–100 and top speed as both 2003–2009 1.0 MT versions, despite 1198 cc versus 999 cc. Eco class not measured.
• 1.4 MT (75 hp): 13 s, 167 km/h — 4.5 s quicker to 100 km/h than 1.2 MT (55 hp) and 19 km/h higher top speed.
• 1.4 MT (70 hp, Diesel): 14.7 s, 161 km/h. Peak torque 155 Nm is the highest in this catalogue set (17 Nm above the next Gasoline peak of 138 Nm on 1.6 MT 103 hp). Eco class not measured.
• 1.6 MT (103 hp): 10.8 s, 187 km/h — shortest 0–100 and highest top speed in the full 2003–2011 set. Eco class not measured.

1 generation, restyling (2009–2011)

• 1.0 MT (72 hp): 14.8 s, 158 km/h. Versus 2003–2009 1.0 MT (72 hp): 2.7 s quicker to 100 km/h and 10 km/h higher top speed, with 4 cylinders instead of 3 and 89 Nm instead of 108 Nm. Euro 4.
• 1.6 MT (101 hp, 74 kW): 11.3 s, 172 km/h. Euro 4.
• 1.6 AT (101 hp, 74 kW): 12 s, 171 km/h. Versus the matching 1.6 MT (101 hp, 74 kW): 0.7 s slower to 100 km/h and 1 km/h lower top speed. Euro 4.
• 1.6 MT (101 hp, 72 kW): 10.8 s, 183 km/h. Same 0–100 as 2003–2009 1.6 MT (103 hp), 4 km/h lower top speed. Eco class not measured.
• 1.6 AT (101 hp, 72 kW): 11.3 s, 183 km/h. Versus its matching 1.6 MT (101 hp, 72 kW): 0.5 s slower to 100 km/h, same 183 km/h top speed. Eco class not measured.

Oil type is not measured. A Polo comparison is not measured: Polo is not in this dataset.

Dimensions, weight, tank, clearance

Wheel sizes are not measured on any version. Fuel tank is 50 l on every version.

Kerb / gross weight:

• 1.2 MT (55 hp): 975 / 1410 kg — lightest kerb and lowest gross in the set.
• 1.0 MT (73 hp): 998 / 1480 kg.
• 1.0 MT (72 hp, 2003–2009): 998 / 1480 kg — same masses as 1.0 MT (73 hp).
• 1.4 MT (75 hp): 1020 / 1520 kg.
• 1.6 MT (103 hp): 1020 / 1480 kg — same kerb as 1.4 MT (75 hp), 40 kg lower gross.
• 1.4 MT (70 hp, Diesel): 1090 / 1580 kg.
• Restyling 1.0 MT (72 hp): 1009 / 1449 kg — 11 kg heavier kerb than 2003–2009 1.0 MT (72 hp), 31 kg lower gross.
• Restyling 1.6 MT (101 hp, 72 kW): 1078 / 1518 kg.
• Restyling 1.6 AT (101 hp, 72 kW): 1088 / 1508 kg — 10 kg heavier kerb than the matching MT, 10 kg lower gross.
• Restyling 1.6 MT (101 hp, 74 kW): 1142 / 1580 kg.
• Restyling 1.6 AT (101 hp, 74 kW): 1158 / 1580 kg — heaviest kerb in the set (183 kg above 1.2 MT 55 hp). Same 1580 kg gross as 1.6 MT (101 hp, 74 kW) and as Diesel 1.4 MT (70 hp).

Ground clearance: 1.6 MT (103 hp) 180 mm. On the other 10 versions, ground clearance is not measured.

Chassis labels as stored:

• Front suspension: Independent, spring on all 11 versions.
• Rear, 2003–2009 Gasoline 1.0 MT (73 hp), 1.0 MT (72 hp), 1.2 MT (55 hp), 1.4 MT (75 hp) and Diesel 1.4 MT (70 hp): Semi-independent, springorts hélicoïdaux, sem.
• Rear, 1.6 MT (103 hp): Semi-independent, torsion.
• Rear, all five 2009–2011 versions: Independent, spring.
• Front brakes: Disc on all 2003–2009 versions and on restyling 1.0 MT (72 hp), 1.6 MT (101 hp, 72 kW) and 1.6 AT (101 hp, 72 kW). Ventilated disc on restyling 1.6 MT (101 hp, 74 kW) and 1.6 AT (101 hp, 74 kW).
• Rear brakes: Drum on all 11 versions.

Problems, reliability, service

Problems, common problems, electrical problems, reliability scores and a service manual are not measured in this dataset. Eco class is Euro 4 on restyling 1.6 MT (101 hp, 74 kW), 1.6 AT (101 hp, 74 kW) and 1.0 MT (72 hp); on the other eight versions eco class is not measured. Fuel grade 95 is listed for every Gasoline version except 1.6 MT (103 hp), where fuel is not measured. The Diesel 1.4 MT (70 hp) lists fuel Diesel.

Which Volkswagen Fox version to choose

Use the numbers, not a sales pitch. Prices are not measured.

Quickest and fastest: 1.6 MT (103 hp), 2003–2009 — 10.8 s, 187 km/h, 103 hp, 138 Nm, 1599 cc, Manual 5, FWD, kerb 1020 kg. Tied on 0–100 with restyling 1.6 MT (101 hp, 72 kW) at 10.8 s, but 4 km/h faster at the top. This is the only version with measured ground clearance (180 mm). Fuel grade and eco class are not measured.

Strongest restyling Gasoline: the two 101 hp 1.6 engines share 152 Nm at 2500 rpm — 14 Nm more than 1.6 MT (103 hp). The lighter pair is 1.6 MT (101 hp, 72 kW) at 1078 kg / 10.8 s / 183 km/h and 1.6 AT (101 hp, 72 kW) at 1088 kg / 11.3 s / 183 km/h. The heavier pair is 1.6 MT (101 hp, 74 kW) at 1142 kg / 11.3 s / 172 km/h and 1.6 AT (101 hp, 74 kW) at 1158 kg / 12 s / 171 km/h; those two add Ventilated disc fronts and Euro 4. Choosing Automatic costs 0.5 s (72 kW pair) or 0.7 s (74 kW pair) to 100 km/h versus the matching Manual.

Only Diesel: 1.4 MT (70 hp) — Turbo, 1422 cc, 3 cylinders, Inline, 155 Nm at 1600 rpm, 14.7 s, 161 km/h, kerb 1090 kg. Highest torque, lowest peak-rpm among the set (4000 rpm for 70 hp). Mpg is not measured, so economy cannot be ranked from this catalogue.

Lightest: 1.2 MT (55 hp) — 975 kg, 55 hp, 1198 cc, 17.5 s, 148 km/h. Same 0–100 and top speed as both 2003–2009 1.0 MT versions (73 hp and 72 hp) that weigh 998 kg.

Entry 1.0 after restyling: 1.0 MT (72 hp, 2009–2011) — 4 cylinders, 89 Nm, 14.8 s, 158 km/h, 1009 kg, Euro 4. Versus 2003–2009 1.0 MT (72 hp): +1 cylinder, −19 Nm, −2.7 s to 100 km/h, +10 km/h top speed, +11 kg kerb.

If the question is “is Volkswagen Fox a good car”: this catalogue does not measure reliability or faults. What it does measure is a Mini 5-doors FWD range from 55 hp / 975 kg / 17.5 s up to 103 hp / 187 km/h, with mpg not measured on any version.