How much is a 2020 Volkswagen up!Petrol worth in Ireland?

The median asking price for a 2020 Volkswagen up!Petrol on the Irish used-car market is around €13,473, based on 10 live listings tracked by Carintel.ie.

How much does a 2020 Volkswagen up! depreciate per year?

A Volkswagen up! loses roughly 4.7% of its value per year on the Irish used-car market based on Carintel.ie's regression across active listings.

Is it cheaper to import a 2020 Volkswagen up! from Northern Ireland?

It depends on spec, mileage and CO2. Carintel.ie compares ROI median prices against Northern Ireland listings' landed cost, including VRT, NOx levy and registration fees, so you can see the saving at a glance on this page.

What are the running costs of a 2020 Volkswagen up!Petrol?

This page estimates annual running costs for a 2020 Volkswagen up!Petrol using WLTP consumption data, current Irish fuel and electricity prices, and Irish motor tax bands.

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Market Intelligence

Volkswagen up!2020

Petrol

€13,473ROI listing median

30 days avg on market · Low data confidence

Normal DemandMedium Confidence

Listing price range

€13k – €15k

25th to 75th percentile

Listings

ROI active now

Updated 10h ago · ROI · Low confidence

Median listing price

€13,473

private sale ~€12,029 Pricing assumptionsAssumptions· Good condition, full service history· No outstanding finance or damage· Based on ads seen in the past 30 days

Est. trade-in

€8,750 – €10,625

15–30% below private sale

Avg mileage

37k km

typical 34k km

Days listed

30d

avg on market · demand 54/100

AI Market Summary

Excellent city car: tight turning radius, low fuel consumption, affordable insurance—ideal for Irish urban commuting and short trips.
Significantly undervalued right now. 45% year-on-year price rise signals strong demand; current median €13,473 is fair value for the segment.
Electrical system is the weak spot: window regulator failures, central locking dropouts, and crankshaft sensor issues common. Budget €400–€800 for repairs.
Before buying, test all windows, locks, and start sequence twice. Request full service history—neglected electrics compound fast. Check for DAB antenna corrosion inside door panels.

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Analysis & Insights

Price Analysis Costs Import Recalls & Info

Vehicle specification

Manufacturer WLTP data

Power

64 bhp

Torque

95 Nm

70 lb·ft

0–62 mph

14.4s

101 mph top

Engine

1.0L

1000 cc

Boot space

251L

959L folded

Seats

5 doors

Fuel economy & emissions

Combined

60.15 mpg

4.699999999999999 L/100km

Urban

48.7 mpg

Extra urban

72.4 mpg

CO₂

105 g/km

EURO 6

Fuel tank

35L

Dimensions

Length

3.60m

3600 mm

Width

1.64m

Height

1.49m

Wheelbase

2.42m

Kerb weight

916 kg

1,325 kg gross

Safety & ownership

Euro NCAP

★★★★★

Adult 89% · Child 80%

Insurance

Group 2E

Warranty

3 years

60,000 miles

Reliability & Safety Recalls

Volkswagen up! 2020

Reliability

4/5

The 2020 VW up! is a dependable city car with a proven three-cylinder petrol engine and solid build quality for its class. Ownership costs are low, and it handles urban driving exceptionally well, though long-term reliability data shows occasional electrical gremlins and some issues with early wear on consumables. Good value for money as a used purchase, particularly if well-maintained.

Known issues

Electrical gremlins: window regulators failing, central locking issues, occasional dashboard warning light false alarms
DAB antenna connector corrosion leading to poor reception or complete failure
Crankshaft position sensor failures causing rough running or no-start conditions
Clutch premature wear on manual gearbox models, particularly in stop-start traffic
DPF blanking or partial blockage on some examples; EGR valve carbon buildup affecting emissions systems
Fuel pump module bearing failure in low-mileage vehicles, though rare