What tyre size does a Volkswagen UP use?

The most common size is 165/70R14. Depending on generation and engine, the Volkswagen UP uses 6 different sizes including 165/65R15, 195/40R17, 165/70R14, 175/65R14, 185/50R16.

Where do I find my exact Volkswagen UP tyre size?

Check the tyre placard in the driver's door jamb or fuel flap, or use the lookup tool on this page to select your generation and engine.

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Volkswagen UP tyre sizes

All factory fitments by generation and engine — 6 sizes across 4 generations.

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Quick answer

The most common tyre size on the Volkswagen UP is 165/70R14 (overall diameter ≈ 587 mm). Exact fitment depends on generation and engine — full breakdown below.

UP GTI (AA) 2018 - Schrägheck (2018–present)

Engine	Tyre sizes
UP! GTI - 116 PS - Petrol - 999 Hubraum	165/65R15 195/40R17

UP (AA/Facelift) 2016 - Schrägheck (2016–present)

Engine	Tyre sizes
UP! 1.0 (44kW) - 60 PS - Benzin - 999 Hubraum	165/70R14 175/65R14 185/50R16 185/55R15 195/40R17
UP! 1.0 (55kW) - 75 PS - Benzin - 999 Hubraum	165/70R14 175/65R14 185/50R16 185/55R15 195/40R17
UP! 1.0 (66 kW) - 90 PS - Benzin - 999 Hubraum	165/70R14 175/65R14 185/50R16 185/55R15 195/40R17
UP! 1.0 (85 kW) - 116 PS - Essence - 999 Hubraum	165/65R15 195/40R17
UP! 1.0 Erdgas NG - 68 PS - Gasmotor - 999 Hubraum	165/70R14 175/65R14 185/50R16 185/55R15 195/40R17
UP! 1.0 MPI - 65 PS - Petrol - 999 Hubraum	165/70R14 175/65R14 185/50R16 185/55R15 195/40R17
UP! Elektro - 82 PS - Elektro	165/65R15 165/70R14
e-UP! - 83 PS - Electrical	165/65R15 165/70R14 185/50R16 185/55R15

Cross UP (AA) 2013 - SUV (2013–present)

Engine	Tyre sizes
Cross UP! (66 kW) - 90 PS - Benzin - 999 Hubraum	165/70R14 175/65R14 185/50R16 185/55R15 195/40R17
Cross UP! 1.0 (55 kW) - 75 PS - Benzin - 999 Hubraum	165/70R14 175/65R14 185/50R16 185/55R15 195/40R17

UP (AA) 2011 - 2016 - Schrägheck (2011–2016)

Engine	Tyre sizes
UP! (Elektro) - 82 PS - Elektro	165/65R15 165/70R14
UP! 1.0 (44 kW) - 60 PS - Benzin - 999 Hubraum	165/70R14 175/65R14 185/50R16 185/55R15 195/40R17
UP! 1.0 (50kW) (Erdgas) - 68 PS - Gasmotor - 999 Hubraum	165/70R14 175/65R14 185/50R16 185/55R15 195/40R17
UP! 1.0 (55 kW) - 75 PS - Benzin - 999 Hubraum	165/70R14 175/65R14 185/50R16 185/55R15 195/40R17

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