Volkswagen Fox wheel fitment — 5Z
Overview
The Volkswagen Fox is a subcompact car produced and designed by Volkswagen of Brazil, sold in Europe from 2005 until 2011 as the city car offering. It was positioned between Volkswagen's supermini models, the low-cost Gol and Polo. The Fox was produced on the Volkswagen Group PQ24 platform and offered as a 3-door and 5-door hatchback. In Europe, it replaced the Lupo city car as the entry-level model in the lineup.
History & notable variants
The Fox was introduced to Europe at the AMI Leipzig Motor Show in April 2005 with three engine options: 1.2L I3, 1.4L I4 petrol engines and a 1.4L TDI diesel. It scored four stars in EuroNCAP's crash rating system upon its debut. The Fox was discontinued in Europe in 2011 and replaced by the Volkswagen Up!.
Volkswagen Fox wheel fitment
Everything below is what the fit-check uses for Volkswagen Fox wheel fitment: the factory bolt spec first, then the width and offset window that clears the arches and the brakes on the Volkswagen Fox 5Z.
| Bolt pattern (PCD) | 5x100 |
| Centre bore | 57.1 mm |
| Bolt / thread | M14x1.5 (bolts) |
| Wheel-bolt torque | 120 Nm |
| Seat type | radius |
| Factory setup | square |
| TPMS | indirect |
Aftermarket wheel sizes — read per position:
| Position | Width | Offset |
|---|---|---|
| Front | 5J–8J | ET25–ET43 |
Width and offset move together: roughly 8 to 10 ET more for every extra 1J keeps the wheel inside the arch. Final offset and any spacer come from the fit-check.
Engines & drivetrain
| Variant | Engine | Fuel | Power | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 BKR I4 | 1.4L Straight-four engine | petrol | 76 hp | FWD |
| 1.4 TDI I3 | 1.4L Turbo Direct Injection diesel | diesel | 71 hp | FWD |
| 1.2 I3 | 1.2L Straight-three engine | petrol | 56 hp | FWD |
Performance
| Variant | Power | 0–62 mph | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75 hp |
UK popularity & demand
Based on DfT VEH0124 vehicle-parc data (2025), there are approximately 10,411 Volkswagen Fox on UK roads, placing it in the top 14% of car models by volume across our fitment database.
A parc that size is why Volkswagen Fox wheel fitment is worth getting exactly right: a lot of owners are shopping for these numbers.
Source: DfT/DVLA licensed-vehicle statistics (VEH0124), matched to the AIWheelTech fitment database.
Dimensions
| Length | 3805 mm |
| Width | 1640 mm |
| Height | 1545 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2465 mm |
Body styles & production
| Body styles | Hatchback |
| Produced | 2003–2021 |
Factory colours
Trim levels
Reliability & owner notes
- Pros: Compact size, affordable price point, good fuel economy
- Cons: Limited engine options and performance compared to competitors
- Common issues: No specific reliability issues mentioned for this generation