2023 Volkswagen Up!True Cost of Ownership in UAE
65 hp inline-3. Full cost breakdown including import duty (5%), VAT (5%), insurance, fuel at د.إ0.42/L, maintenance, and depreciation.
Purchase Price
$15K
Base: $14K
Annual Total
$6K
Insurance + fuel + maintenance
Import Duty
$700
5% of base price
VAT
$735
5% applied
Annual Insurance
$1K
Avg for this country
5-Year Total
$43K
Purchase + 5yr running costs
2023 Volkswagen Up! — Full Cost Breakdown in UAE
Every cost component from purchase to 5-year ownership. All figures in USD equivalent.
| Cost Component | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base Price (MSRP) | $14K |
| Import Duty (5%) | $700 |
| VAT / Sales Tax (5%) | $735 |
| Total Purchase Price | $15K |
| Annual Insurance | $1K |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $378 |
| Annual Maintenance | $868 |
| Annual Depreciation | $3K |
| Registration & Road Tax | $200 |
| Total Annual Running Cost | $6K |
| 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership | $43K |
| Cost Per Kilometer | $0.373 |
For informational purposes only. All figures are estimates. Not financial advice. Prices and costs may change without prior notice.
Volkswagen Up! Fuel Cost Calculator — UAE
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Annual Fuel Cost
$378
USD equivalent
Monthly Fuel Cost
$32
Per month average
Annual Liters Used
900L
At 15,000 km/yr
Cost per 100km
$2.52
6L × د.إ0.42
Volkswagen Up! Depreciation Curve
The Volkswagen Up! loses approximately $7K (49%) of its value over 5 years.
Year-by-Year Value
| New | $14K | 100% |
| Year 1 | $11K | 80% |
| Year 2 | $10K | 70% |
| Year 3 | $9K | 62% |
| Year 4 | $8K | 56% |
| Year 5 | $7K | 51% |
Depreciation based on economy segment averages.
Volkswagen Up! vs. Competitors in UAE
How does the Volkswagen Up! compare to similar cars available in UAE?
Volkswagen
Up!
Base Price
$14K
Annual Cost in UAE
$6K
Toyota
Yaris
Base Price
$22K
Annual Cost in UAE
$4K
Honda
Fit
Base Price
$21K
Annual Cost in UAE
$4K
Hyundai
i20
Base Price
$20K
Annual Cost in UAE
$4K
Annual costs estimated for UAE market. Import duty (5%) and VAT (5%) applied to all models.
🇦🇪 Owning a Car in UAE
No road tax. Cheapest fuel in developed world.
Affordable for UAE
Annual car costs = 13% of average UAE income ($43K/yr)
Average Annual Income
$43K
In UAE
Fuel Price
د.إ0.42/L
Gasoline dominant
Avg Car Insurance
$1K
Per year
Import Duty
5%
On vehicle value
VAT / Sales Tax
5%
Applied at purchase
Driving Side
Right-hand
Middle East
Popular Car Brands in UAE
Volkswagen Up! in UAE — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about owning a Volkswagen Up! in UAE.
The 2023 Volkswagen Up! has a base price of $14,000 USD. In UAE, after 5% import duty and 5% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $15,435 USD (د.إ15,435 AED).