Volkswagen Fox Hatchback 2005
Powerful, comfortable and very stable
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This Volkswagen (VW) is available with two petrol engines with displacement from 1.2 to 1.4 litres and power of from 55 to 75 horsepower un one diesel engine with displacement 1.4 litres and power of 70 HP.
The car is available with only with manual gearbox.
Volkswagen Fox hatchback average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 6 to 6.7 litres per 100km, but for diesel engine - approximately 4.9 litres per 100km. The most economical Volkswagen Fox petrol engine version is Volkswagen Fox 1.2, consuming 6 litres per 100km.
Volkswagen Fox hatchback CO2 emissions for petrol engine are from 144 to 161 grams per kilometer, but for diesel engine - approximately 132 grams per kilometer. From Volkswagen Fox with petrol engines the lowest CO2 emissions has Volkswagen Fox 1.2 which produces an average of 144 grams of CO2 per kilometer.
The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 13 seconds has Volkswagen Fox 1.4 version, conversely the tardiest one is Volkswagen Fox 1.2 reaching this speed only in 18 seconds.
Lenght of Volkswagen Fox is 383 cm, it is small car. Volkswagen Fox gross weight is from 1480 to 1570 kg (depending on modification), this car is about 17 percent heavier than the average for this age and class of vehicles.
This Volkswagen (VW) is in average price group - it can be purchased (in Latvia) for around 2000 €. According to user reviews, average Volkswagen Fox repair costs are 75 € per year. Users calculated Volkswagen Fox cost of ownership for this generation, got average 1700 € cost per year and 0.15 € cost per one kilometer. Fuel costs were estimated at around 59%, while repair and maintenance costs - around 28% from total. We have an excellent car cost calculator, calculate ownership costs of Volkswagen Fox for your situation and driving habits here! Below you will find more detailed information about Volkswagen Fox prices and costs.
In user reviews Volkswagen Fox received average grade 6.7 (from 10) which is relatively low, considering average rate 8.0 for similar aged cars. 67% of reviewers would recommend this car to the friend.
Volkswagen Fox modifications
| Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Fox 1.2 Jun 2005 — Jan 2011 | 1.2 Petrol | 55 HP | 6 l/100km |
| Volkswagen Fox 1.4 Jun 2005 — Jan 2011 | 1.4 Petrol | 75 HP | 6.7 l/100km |
| Volkswagen Fox 1.4 TDI Jun 2005 — Jan 2011 | 1.4 Diesel | 70 HP | 4.9 l/100km |
Volkswagen Fox safety
During safety testing Volkswagen Fox has obtained 4 stars from five, which means good safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Volkswagen Fox is evaluated with four stars, children safety - with four stars, and for pedestrian protection Volkswagen Fox got two stars.
Volkswagen Fox prices
Volkswagen Fox 2005 - 2011 hatchback price in Latvia is from 600 € to 2900 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles Volkswagen Fox price is below average - Volkswagen Fox is approximately for 14 percents cheaper then average hatchbacks of this age (compare hatchbacks 2005 - 2011 prices). The reason of Volkswagen Fox low price could be its poor quality (see below) so we recommend particularly examine the car before purchase and do not choose it only by price.
| Year | Lowest | Average | Highest | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Fox 2010 price | 2300 € | 2400 € | 2700 € | |
| Volkswagen Fox 2009 price | 2000 € | 2500 € | 2900 € | |
| Volkswagen Fox 2008 price | 2000 € | 2300 € | 2600 € | |
| Volkswagen Fox 2007 price | 1100 € | 1700 € | 2700 € | |
| Volkswagen Fox 2006 price | 1500 € | 1800 € | 2500 € | |
| Volkswagen Fox 2005 price | 600 € | 1500 € | 2300 € |
Volkswagen Fox total costs of ownership
How much really costs to own Volkswagen Fox? Users calculated Volkswagen Fox cost of ownership for this generation, got average 1700 € cost per year and 0.15 € cost per one kilometer.
To calculate the Volkswagen Fox total running costs, including the purchase, insurance, maintenance costs as well as taxes and other costs, click year of production
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Volkswagen Fox reliability and quality
According to yearly reports of German vehicle inspection service (TÜV) Volkswagen Fox quality is very low. In the roadworthiness tests carried out in 2022, defects were detected in an average of 29 percent of Volkswagen Fox of this generation (the average failure rate for a vehicles of the same age was 23.4%).
Volkswagen Fox reliability and quality
Most reliable used over 15 years old cars
Most reliable over 15 years old hatchbacks
Volkswagen Fox hatchback features (options)
Percentage of Volkswagen Fox with corresponding feature (option)
53% Metallic paint
47% Conditioning
38% Climate control
17%
Volkswagen Fox hatchback photo images
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Volkswagen Fox reviews
| Purchase year: | 2015 (age of car 10 years) | Owned for: | 10`000 kilometers (1 year) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average fuel consumption: | 4.5 litres per 100km (60% urban driving) | ||
| Total cost of repairs: | 680 € (~ 680 € per year) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
A convenient seat, spacious place, economical, a good burst of speed.
3 cylinders, 4 seats.
| Purchase year: | 2007 (age of car 0 years) | Owned for: | 135`000 kilometers (11 years) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average fuel consumption: | 10.0 litres per 100km (80% urban driving) | ||
| Total cost of repairs: | 845 € (~ 76 € per year) | ||
Would NOT recomend this car to the friend
It's 100% for the city, but it spends some fuel
Many repairs per piece of plastic, very delicate parts